GENERATION AND GIANT GAPS (TADPOLE TO COLFAX-IOWA HILL ROAD)
River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
November 21, 2024
Winter Storm Warning
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-21T04:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Slick travel conditions expected, with snow covered roads and chain controls likely. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 5000 to 6500 feet.
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-21T04:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Slick travel conditions expected, with snow covered roads and chain controls likely. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 5000 to 6500 feet.
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1390 cfs (1.86 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 200% |
| Optimal Range | 500-2500 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | IV to IV+ |
| Elevation | 717 ft |
| Run Length | 26.8 Mi |
| Gradient | 120 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 48.4 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 0.4 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca
USGS 11427000 |
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.
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