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Rapid CA

Foot Bridge

Rubicon - 3. Ellicott Bridge to Oxbow Reservoir (Ralston PH) (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Rubicon River below Hell Hole DAM CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
SF RUBICON RIVER BELOW GERLE CK RBG
Elevation: 4,970 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Foot Bridge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Foot Bridge rapid on the Rubicon River presents a technical navigation challenge with multiple mid-stream boulder clusters that create complex hydraulics and require precise boat positioning. Paddlers must carefully select their line, avoiding potential pin spots and managing the irregular water flow that can develop around the rock formations, particularly during varying water levels.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
18.6 mi
Directions
Navigate
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3. Ellicott Bridge to Oxbow Reservoir (Ralston PH)
Rubicon
V 21.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater