Gauge Conditions

Battle Creek below Coleman Fish Hatchery near Cottonwood CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 800.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

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Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

BATTLE CREEK BAT Primary

Elevation: 200 ft

BATTLE CREEK CNH Primary

Elevation: 446 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In rapid offers a straightforward entry point to the Battle Creek run, with minimal technical challenges but requiring careful boat positioning due to potential scattered rocks and subtle current seams. Paddlers should scout from river right and select a clean line that avoids potential pinning hazards near the initial drop.