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Take-out CA

Take Out

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
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out is a short, transitional rapid marking the end of the Slab Creek section, signaling the approach to the takeout point near Rock Creek Powerhouse. While not technically challenging, paddlers should be aware of potential debris and the need for precise boat positioning to exit safely at the designated takeout location.
Location
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.5 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