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Ten Mile Creek Headwaters To Confluence With Clear Creek river run

California, USA Clear Creek
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Ten Mile Creek Headwaters To Confluence With Clear Creek -- California paddle run
Ten Mile Creek Headwaters To Confluence With Clear Creek California · Clear Creek
About this run

Ten Mile Creek Headwaters To Confluence With Clear Creek

The Ten Mile Creek Headwaters to Confluence with Clear Creek Whitewater River Run in California covers a section of 4.2 miles and has a class rating of III to IV. The ideal streamflow range for the run is between 400 and 1200 cfs. The section is known for its technical rapids, steep drops, and narrow chutes, making it a challenge for experienced kayakers and rafters. The run includes rapids such as Upper and Lower Garlic Falls, Gash Rapid, and Triple Threat.

The Ten Mile Creek Headwaters to Confluence with Clear Creek section is located in a remote area of Shasta County and runs through private property. Access to the river is limited and only allowed through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It is important to check with the local authorities for any specific regulations before planning a trip to this section.

Overall, this section of Ten Mile Creek offers an adventurous, technical whitewater experience for experienced paddlers. It is important to note that the rapids in this section can be dangerous and should only be attempted by those with advanced skills and proper equipment.
StateCalifornia
RiverClear Creek
Elevation1,229 ft
Current flow--
Percent of normal47%
StreamgageUSGS 11521500
Latitude41.7348°
Longitude-123.5470°
Detailed forecast

Plan your run down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.

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Regional flow

Regional streamflow levels

USGS streamgauges around Ten Mile Creek Headwaters To Confluence With Clear Creek -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.

Whitewater safety

Check the flow before you run
Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
Know your skill ceiling
Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
Wear the right gear
Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
Scout, set safety, and run with a team
Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
Respect the river
Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Ten Mile Creek Headwaters To Confluence With Clear Creek as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.

FAQ

About Ten Mile Creek Headwaters To Confluence With Clear Creek

What's the optimal flow for Ten Mile Creek Headwaters To Confluence With Clear Creek?

The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.

How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?

The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.

What's the whitewater class?

See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.

Where do I put in / take out?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.

Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.