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The Bell Springs Creek Tributary, located in California, is a popular spot for whitewater river running. The ideal streamflow range for this tributary is between 500 and 800 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for the Bell Springs Creek Trib is a Class III-IV, meaning it has moderate to difficult rapids with irregular waves and narrow channels. The segment mileage of the river is approximately 8.5 miles.
One of the most challenging rapids on this river is the "Crunchy Granola" rapid, located about halfway down the river. This rapid features a sharp drop with a large boulder in the middle, making it difficult to navigate. Another obstacle on this river is the "Jaws" rapid, which features a narrow channel and large boulders that create intense hydraulics.
Regulations for the Bell Springs Creek Trib include a permit requirement for commercial use, as well as a restriction on the number of people allowed on the river at one time. Additionally, all participants are required to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the river.
Last Updated | 2024-09-23 |
River Levels | 73 cfs (5.38 ft) |
Percent of Normal | 107% |
Status | |
Class Level | iii-iv |
Elevation | ft |
Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
Gauge Height | ft |
Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11475800 |
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
SF EEL R NR MIRANDA CA
2024-12-19T01:30:00.000-08:00 |
4010cfs | 11.18ft | 223ft |
SF EEL R A LEGGETT CA
2024-12-19T01:30:00.000-08:00 |
1910cfs | 9.72ft | 712ft |
MATTOLE R NR ETTERSBURG CA
2024-12-19T01:00:00.000-08:00 |
805cfs | 12.45ft | 599ft |
BULL C NR WEOTT CA
2024-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00 |
179cfs | 2.57ft | 327ft |
VAN DUZEN R NR BRIDGEVILLE CA
2024-12-19T01:15:00.000-08:00 |
967cfs | 2.34ft | 391ft |
EEL R A FORT SEWARD CA
2024-12-19T01:15:00.000-08:00 |
10000cfs | 15.7ft | 242ft |
EEL R A SCOTIA CA
2024-12-19T01:15:00.000-08:00 |
19900cfs | 16.8ft | 51ft |