California
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American River, North Fork
77°, Sunny
Generation And Giant Gaps (Tadpole To Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)
Class IV TO IV+ Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 1,590 CFS
Runnable77°, Sunny
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, Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | IV to IV+ |
| Elevation | 717 ft |
| Run Length | 26.8 Mi |
| Gradient | 120 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1590 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.0 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca
USGS 11427000 |
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