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Middle Fork of the American River White Water Rafting, California! |
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Mile By Mile Guide |
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Mile 0 Oxbow Bend. Put in at the eddy just below the penstock that releases water from Ralston Powerhouse. Mile 1 The North Fork of the Middle Fork enters on the right. Mile 2.5 Tunnel Chute (IV-V) The tunnel blasted through a narrow ridge is flat and easy, but the dynamited chute leading down to it has sharp sides that can damage boats. Rapid ends in a big reversal. Portaging is easy on the left. Miles 2.7-4.7 Numerous Class III Rapids. Mile 5 Kanaka Falls (IV+; V above 1500 cfs) Also called Cartwheel. At the end of a large pool, the river tumbles off to the right. Several big holes block the channel, and at the bottom the current sweeps boats toward a rock wall on the right. Scout or portage on the left. Miles 5.2-14.2 Pleasant nine mile stretch of Class I and II rapids. Enjoy the paddle and the scenery! Mile 14.3 Upper Ruck-A-Chucky (IV) Also called Chunder, Centerline 8 foot drop, watch for the rock in the middle! Mile 14.5 Ruck-A-Chuck- (U) Portage! Just do not run the 20 foot boulder sieve. Portage on the right. Mile 14.7 Lower Ruck-A-Chuck (IV) Also called Parallel Parking, Start middle, work left and back to center. Mile 14.8-16 Numerous Class III+ rapids. Mile 16 Take-out--Greenwood Bridge site, primitive camping here. |
