Butte Creek, California, US |
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Usual Difficulty | IV-V (for normal flows) |
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Length | 6.5 Miles |
Avg. Gradient | 95 fpm |
Max Gradient | 190 fpm |
Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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BUTTE C NR CHICO CA | ||||
usgs-11390000 | 100 - 1000 cfs | IV-V | 00h34m | 409 cfs (running) |
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Flowing 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.
Holbek & Stanley "The Best Whitewater in California"
Other Information Sources:
Darin McQuoid's Jefferson State
Creeking
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