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American, CA

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Sunrise Avenue to Watt Avenue

Class I(II)
11 Miles
Avg Gradient 4 fpm
Max Gradient 6 fpm

Gauge Information

1,560
8/20 4:30


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).


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Last Updated: 2006-11-14 00:12:44

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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.

American R at Fair Oaks [ CA ]

Current Conditions

Stage Flow Updated
4.51 1560 8/20 4:30

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Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
CA American— San Juan Hole II 1,560 cfs   med 8/20 4:30
CA American— Sunrise Avenue to Watt Avenue I(II) 1,560 cfs   8/20 4:30

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:4691
USGS Station:11446500
HUC:18020111
Latitude:38.6356
Longitude:-121.2267
Class:4

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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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2006-08-25



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