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Put-in CA

Put In

Black Butte - Headwaters at The Basin to Middle Fork Eel (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Eel River below Scott DAM near Potter Valley CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the initial entry point for the Black Butte River's headwaters section, characterized by its remote wilderness setting and unpredictable flow conditions. While specific details are limited, paddlers should anticipate potential shallow water, boulder gardens, and route-finding challenges in this rarely run stretch of river. Advanced reconnaissance and careful route selection are recommended due to the likely technical nature of this upper watershed descent.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
24.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Headwaters at The Basin to Middle Fork Eel
Black Butte
IV+ 24.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater