Upper Butte Creek (Powerhouse to Centerville)Class IV-V
6.5 Miles
Avg Gradient 95 fpm
Max Gradient 190 fpm
Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock Photo of Sean Corbett by Scott Yoder Gauge Information
Butte Creek
River DescriptionFlowing during the spring, Upper Butte is a classic backyard creek for Chico residents, and paddlers passing through should take the chance to kayak this fun creek. After a two mile downhill hike in, Upper Butte Creek flows through a volcanic canyon and generally has 2-3 portages. Other Information Sources: StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2007-07-07 19:35:44
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Butte Cr nr Chico [ CA ] |
Current Conditions
Station Graphs |
| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Butte Creek— PG&E Powerhouse to Covered Bridge | II+ | 77 cfs | low | 10/16 13:00 | |
| CA | Butte Creek— Upper Butte Creek (Powerhouse to Centerville) | IV-V | 77.00 | 10/16 13:00 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 4680 |
| USGS Station: | 11390000 |
| HUC: | 18020120 |
| Latitude: | 39.7261 |
| Longitude: | -121.7078 |
| Class: | 4 |
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