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Rapid CA Class IV

Drain Pipe

Feather, N. Fork, E. Branch - Virgilia to Belden (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Photo
Drain Pipe
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

A Class III lead in with great surf opportunity leads to Drain Pipe. You'll know you're there when you see a large culvert coming out from under the railroad that hangs high above the river. Difficult to scout once you're on the water but easily scouted from the highway.

 

Drain Pipe has 3 doors to choose from. The right drop is the most straight forward, where you punch through a small hole. The center drop is the most difficult, it's a tall boof with a dynamic hole at the bottom. The left drop is a left-to-right move, punching a couple small holes.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.7 mi
Directions
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Virgilia to Belden
Feather, N. Fork, E. Branch
III-V 9.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater