American - Sunrise Avenue to Watt Avenue


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Sunrise Avenue to Watt Avenue

Usual Difficulty I(II) (may vary with level)
Length 11 Miles
Avg. Gradient 4 fpm
Max Gradient 6 fpm

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
AMERICAN R A FAIR OAKS CA
usgs-11446500 1400 - 20000 cfs I(II) 01h33m 2010 cfs (rc= -0.1 )


River Description

The put-in is the start for the paddling portion of Eppie's Great Race. This long standing triathalon draws nearly 1,000 paddlers every July.

For rapid-by-rapid descriptions and directions to the put-in and take-out, visit Bill Tuthill's California Creekin' American River Main Stem.

This reach is bordered by Sacramento County's American River Parkway.

Put-in: description and directions can be found at SACParks - Sunrise (PDF), topozone map, google map.

Take-out: description and directions are at SACParks - Watt Avenue (PDF).


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2006-11-14 00:12:44

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Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

The flow in this reach is released from Folsom Dam. The gage is located between the Dam and the put-in. It runs year round.

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
AMERICAN R A FAIR OAKS CA
usgs-11446500 1400 - 20000 cfs I(II) 01h33m 2010 cfs (rc= -0.1 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
1400 -3100 cfs barely runnable-med runnable I(II) Best flows for play at San Juan Hole.
3100 -5000 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable I(II)
5000 -20000 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable I(II)

Report - Reports of American Sunrise Avenue to Watt Avenue and related gauges

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When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
Lehigh River [PA] Hurry Right Map n/a Arthur Balajthy

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Rapid Summary

Mile Rapid Name Class Features (Legend)
2.2San Juan HoleIIPlayspot

Rapid Descriptions

San Juan Hole (Class II, Mile 2.2)
Ideal levels for the San Juan hole are between 1,400 and 3,100 cfs with 2,100 cfs primo. At 1,400 cfs it a shallow, rocky and sticky hole; at 2,100 cfs it is a gently retentive hole that is great for cartwheels and loops; at 3,100 cfs it is a very fast wave with a foam pile that still gives up spins, blunts and an end or two.



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