Generation And Giant Gaps (Tadpole To Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)
Class IV TO IV+ Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 1,820 CFS
Runnable63°, 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 |