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Access Site CA

Iowa Hill-Colfax Bridge

North Fork American River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 6 months ago

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City: CA
County: Placer
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.09958900, -120.92513700
Air Temp: --
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV-V Take-out American, North Fork - Giant Gap
14.4 mi • 54 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 500.00-2500.00 cfs
NF American River a North Fork DAM CA
About This Access Site
This is a take-out access point on the North Fork American River located in Placer County, California. As a whitewater take-out site, it serves as an exit point for kayakers and canoeists who have completed runs on this section of river. The North Fork American is a popular whitewater destination in the Sierra Nevada foothills, known for its varying difficulty levels depending on water flow and specific sections. Take-out points like this one are essential for planning whitewater trips, allowing paddlers to safely exit the water after their run.
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