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Rapid CA Class III

Recovery Room

American, South Fork - 8. Greenwood Creek to Folsom Reservoir (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
SF American River near Pilot Hill CA Downstream 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
Recovery Room
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Recovery Room is a technical Class III rapid with a series of offset waves and diagonal rock formations that demand precise boat positioning and momentum. Paddlers should aim to thread between the primary hydraulic features on river right while maintaining awareness of potential pinning hazards along the rocky channel. The rapid requires active line selection and quick maneuvering to successfully navigate its complex current seams and potential pour-overs.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
7.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
8. Greenwood Creek to Folsom Reservoir
American, South Fork
III 8.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater