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CHILI BAR

Whitewater River Run





California American River, South Fork

Chili Bar

Class III TO IV Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 1,340 CFS

Runnable
56°, Chance Showers

The Chili Bar River Run in California is a thrilling experience for any experienced rafter. With Class III and IV rapids, this section of the South Fork American River is not for beginners. Obstacles like Meatgrinder and Troublemaker make for an exciting ride, while less experienced rafters can still enjoy the scenery from the calmer stretches of water. The best time to float this section is in the spring or early summer, when the snowmelt provides the necessary flow. The recommended flow rate is between 800-2,500 cfs.

Weather today, A chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Status Runnable
Class Level III to IV
Elevation 717 ft
Run Length 8.0 Mi
Gradient 26 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 1340 cfs
Gauge Height 1.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca
USGS 11427000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Tuolumne R A Wards Ferry Br Nr Groveland Ca
USGS 11285500
21,000 cfs ft
Georgiana Slough Nr Sacramento R
USGS 11447903
6,790 cfs 6.4 ft
Middle R At Middle River Ca
USGS 11312676
8,410 cfs 6.6 ft
N Mokelumne Nr Walnut Grove Ca
USGS 11336685
16,600 cfs 25.6 ft
Black C Nr Copperopolis Ca
USGS 11299600
13 cfs 2.7 ft
Little Potato Slough A Terminous Ca
USGS 11336790
6,080 cfs 16.3 ft
S Mokelumne R A New Hope Br Nr Walnut Grove Ca
USGS 11336680
1,100 cfs ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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