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GENERATION AND GIANT GAPS (TADPOLE TO COLFAX-IOWA HILL ROAD)

Whitewater River Run





California American River, North Fork

Generation And Giant Gaps (Tadpole To Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)

Class IV TO IV+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 1,940 CFS

Runnable
82°, Sunny

The Generation and Giant Gaps Tadpole to Colfax Iowa Hill Road River Run in California is a Class III-IV river run that spans approximately 6.5 miles. The rapids range from technical pool drops to steep chutes, and there are several obstacles to navigate, including a large boulder garden and a narrow rock chute. The best time to float this section of water is in the spring when flows are between 1,500-2,500 cfs. This section of the river is not recommended for beginner boaters, and a solid roll and rescue skills are necessary.

Weather today, Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Status Runnable
Class Level IV to IV+
Elevation 717 ft
Run Length 26.8 Mi
Gradient 120 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 1940 cfs
Gauge Height 2.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca
USGS 11427000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Spanish C A Quincy Ca
USGS 11401920
310 cfs 6.5 ft
Truckee R A Farad Ca
USGS 10346000
1,780 cfs 5.7 ft
Cosumnes R A Michigan Bar Ca
USGS 11335000
740 cfs 4.7 ft
Prosser C Bl Prosser C Dam Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10340500
118 cfs 2.0 ft
Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10338500
138 cfs 3.9 ft
Truckee R Bl Martis C Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10339410
1,180 cfs 5.3 ft
Galena C At Galena C State Park
USGS 10348850
52 cfs 12.0 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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