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Put-in CA

Put In

American - San Juan Hole (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
American River a Fair Oaks CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,400.0 – 3,100.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
NF AMERICAN R AT NORTH FORK DAM NFD Primary
Elevation: 715 ft
AMERICAN RIVER FOL Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 466 ft
AMERICAN RIVER ACK Primary
Elevation: 50 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the initial access point for the San Juan Hole section, marking the start of the river run with a relatively straightforward entry. While specifics about the rapid's features are limited, paddlers should be prepared for typical river entry challenges such as potential rock clusters or initial flow variations. Standard river entry caution and careful scouting are recommended before launching.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
0.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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San Juan Hole
American
II 0.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater