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Rapid CA Class I

Rapid

Putah Creek - Lake Berryessa (Monticello Dam) to Lake Solano (CA)

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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
Rapid
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.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
3.3 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Lake Berryessa (Monticello Dam) to Lake Solano
Putah Creek
I-II(III) 4.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater