American, S. Fork, CA

River Description

River Descriptions:
There are several write-ups that talk about the rapids found on the C to G run. But because this is a shorter run, you may have to dig through these write-ups to the mileage below the Chili Bar section to find what you're looking for. The C to G run starts in Coloma around Mile 8 and goes to the Greenwood Creek river access at Mile 11.
El Dorado County has this mile-by-mile description. Bill Tuthill also his pictures and description of the South Fork American at cacreeks.com. Then there is the American River Page that has a wide range of information about the river and the region, including a forum and photo gallery.

River Maps:
You can print out these river maps and take them with you: Map #1 or Map #2.

Local Clubs:
For more information on this and other local paddling areas, please feel free to contact these local clubs: SJPaddlers, NEW Kayak Club, or Gold Country Paddlers.

Online Information:
You can get more information from California's Whitewater Community at boof.com.
Or a closer source of information about the C to G section maybe obtained from The River Store.

Check here to see other rivers in California of similar difficulty Class 1 & 2 Rivers

River Conservancies:
Protect American River Parkways works to protect the North and Middle forks of the American River, along with The American River Conservancy.