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Portage CA Class IV+

Amphitheater

McCloud - McCloud Reservoir to Shasta Reservoir (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
McCloud River near McCloud CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Amphitheater
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Amphitheater, class V-.  This is the first major rapid below Ash Camp, and might be described as a “rock pile” just upstream of a curving river right wall that inspires the rapid’s name. The rapid requires an in-channel portage around the steepest, boulder-choked section at low flows, but is run at higher flows on the left.

Location
Type
Portage
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
1.3 mi
Directions
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McCloud Reservoir to Shasta Reservoir
McCloud
III-IV 24.0 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater