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Rapid CA Class IV+

Blackjack Falls

Slate Creek - USFS Road 36N20 to Near I-5 (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Sacramento River a Delta CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Blackjack Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Blackjack Falls is a technical Class IV+ rapid with a steep, rocky descent that demands precise boat control and quick maneuvering between narrow channels and potential undercut rocks. Paddlers must navigate a shallow entry with abrupt gradient changes and potential hydraulic traps, requiring a tight line along the river's right side to avoid dangerous recirculating holes and exposed boulder gardens.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
1.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
USFS Road 36N20 to Near I-5
Slate Creek
V 2.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater