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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: 1,820 CFS

Runnable
63°, Chance T-Storms Then Showers Likely

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, A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Status Runnable
Class Level IV to IV+
Elevation 717 ft
Run Length 26.8 Mi
Gradient 120 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 1820 cfs
Gauge Height 2.2 ft
Reporting Streamgage Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca
USGS 11427000

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