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Rapid CA Class IV

Big Springs Rapid

McCloud - Fowler Camp to McCloud Reservoir (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Description

The steepest rapid of the whole run starts immediately past Big Springs.   The rapid is a long fairly steep slalom, past (depending on the flow) rocks and pour overs, or big holes and big waves.   A big log was across the river at the bottom of this rapid in 2009.   The left end was high with very low clearance above the river, while the right end was submerged enough to allow boat passage without stopping. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.4 mi
Directions
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Fowler Camp to McCloud Reservoir
McCloud
III+(IV) 11.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater