Gage useful for the following whitewater runs:
See "The Best Whitewater in
California" (Holbek and Stanley) for a full description runs.
Difficulty at any particular flow and recommended optimal flow
information on this page is based primarily on subjective and historical
information provided in the Holbek and Stanley guide. Changes to the
river channel, new strainers, and bad weather can have a significant
impact on the difficulty and recommended flow of a run. Use the
information on this page at your own risk. If you think the
recommendations are no longer accurate for a particular run, please send
your update to flows@rivervilla.com.
SF YUBA RIVER (Washington to Edwards)
Washignton to Edwards Crossing
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| IV | 700-2000 | 1500 |
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Notes: Flow at put-in is about ??? of water measured at gage 22 miles downstream. |
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SF YUBA RIVER (Edwards to Purdon)
Edwards Crossing to Purdons Crossing
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| III-IV | 800-2000 | 1500 |
| IV+ | 2000-3000 | |
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Notes: |
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SF YUBA RIVER (Purdons to Highway 49)
Purdons Crossing to Highway 49
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| V | 800-1500 | 1500 |
| V+ | 1500-3000 | |
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Notes: |
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SF YUBA RIVER (Highway 49 to Bridgeport)
Highway 49 to Bridgeport
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| IV-V | 1000-2000 | 1500 |
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Notes: |
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