Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This center chute is often run but not successfully at all levels. At 800 cfs one day several boaters ran it. At 1100 cfs the next day only two boaters attempted it, as both got pummeled in the base and swam. Thankfully they were quickly ejected towards shore when they did swim.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (17)
Rapid
N/A
PG&E River Access
Rapid
N/A
Start of whitewater
Rapid
III
Bushy Chutes
Rapid
III
Small Ledge
Rapid
III+
Typewriter
Rapid
III+
Mary Go Round
Rapid
IV+
Unhappy Ending
Rapid
N/A
Spring
Rapid
III
Approach to Pit Falls
Waterfall
IV
Pit River Falls: Right Side Slide
Waterfall
IV+
Pit Falls: Left Side - Fish Ladder
Rapid
III
Pitbull
Rapid
IV
Quarter Mile Rapid- Egg Beater
Rapid
III
Wave Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Powerhouse Outlet Channel
Rapid
II
Campground Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Pit River Campground Take-Out
View Full Run
Fall River Mills to Pit River Campground
Pit 1
III-IV+(V)
7.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater