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Rapid CA Class I

Rapid

American Whitewater 38.5098, -122.0472

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Gauge Conditions

PUTAH Creek Near WINTERS CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 300.0 – 1,600.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

PUTAH CREEK BER Primary Dam Release

Elevation: 456 ft

PUTAH CREEK PUT Primary

Elevation: 161 ft

PUTAH CREEK PRF Primary

Elevation: 100 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This Class I rapid on Putah Creek offers a relatively straightforward descent below Monticello Dam, with minimal technical challenges for experienced paddlers. The short rapid features gentle water movement and no significant obstacles, making it suitable for beginners or as a warm-up section. Paddlers should maintain standard awareness of potential debris or water level variations typical of this regulated creek environment.