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Waterfall CA Class IV

Mears Creek Falls (Triple Drop)

Sacramento - 3) Castle Crags to Sims Road (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Sacramento River below Little Castle Creek near Dunsmuir CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
SACRAMENTO RIVER LIS Primary
SACRAMENTO RIVER SPE Primary
SACRAMENTO RIVER AT I STREET BRIDGE IST Primary
Elevation: 27 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Mears Creek Falls (Triple Drop)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Mears Creek Falls is a technical Class IV waterfall rapid featuring three distinct drops that require precise boat positioning and momentum. Paddlers must navigate a narrow chute with potential undercut rocks and powerful hydraulics, with the crux move involving a critical move between the second and third drops to avoid dangerous recirculating holes. Careful scouting and precise line selection are essential, as misreading the rapid can result in significant consequences.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
6.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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3) Castle Crags to Sims Road
Sacramento
II-III(IV) 21.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater