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Rapid CA Class V

Motherlode Falls

American, South Fork - 5. Slab Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
SF American River near Camino CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
AMERICAN RIVER JNC Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 4,468 ft
AMERICAN RIVER ICH Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 5,454 ft
AMERICAN RIVER AMK Primary
Elevation: 3,840 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Motherlode Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Below Mosquito Rd. Bridge, several rapids get progessively harder as they lead towards the biggest rapid on this run.  Motherlode Falls  is an awkward portage for many boaters.   Reportedly there is a sneak line on far river left. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
4.0 mi
Directions
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5. Slab Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse
American, South Fork
IV-V 6.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater