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Waterfall CA Class IV+

Cherry Bomb Falls

Dinkey Creek - 2. Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
NF Stevenson Creek a Perimeter Road near Big C CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Cherry Bomb Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

A small but intimidating waterfall in an impressive gorge.     Scout on river left.   At lower flows at least, it is a fun drop.  In some years it collects trees, so must be portaged no matter what. 

 

Portage also on river left with some difficulty if need be.  The left side portage requires hiking up steep dirt and rocks.  Then traverse easy ledges to a brush filled gulley.   Nice slabs at the base of the gulley allow easy lanching.   

 

Confident rock climbers can also traverse the steep slabs on river right side.   Climbers can get to the eddy at the lip of the falls to set safety or line boats and such. 

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
4.3 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2. Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road
Dinkey Creek
IV-V 5.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater