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Put-in CA

Put In

American, North Fork - 1. Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
NF American River a North Fork DAM CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
AMERICAN RIVER OXB Primary
Elevation: 1,070 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for this challenging section of the American River's North Fork, characterized by its initial rocky approach and potential for route-finding complications. Paddlers should carefully scout the entry, watching for submerged boulders and potential hydraulic features that can shift with varying water levels. While not categorized with a specific difficulty rating, the rapid requires careful line selection and precise maneuvering to navigate safely.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
12.3 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar
American, North Fork
IV-V 12.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater