California
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American River, South Fork
82°, Sunny
Chili Bar
Class III TO IV Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 1,940 CFS
Runnable82°, Sunny
The Chili Bar River Run in California is a thrilling experience for any experienced rafter. With Class III and IV rapids, this section of the South Fork American River is not for beginners. Obstacles like Meatgrinder and Troublemaker make for an exciting ride, while less experienced rafters can still enjoy the scenery from the calmer stretches of water. The best time to float this section is in the spring or early summer, when the snowmelt provides the necessary flow. The recommended flow rate is between 800-2,500 cfs.
Weather today, Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III to IV |
| Elevation | 717 ft |
| Run Length | 8.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 26 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1940 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.3 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca
USGS 11427000 |
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