Payette, N. Fork
2. McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir
| Difficulty | II-III |
| Length | 15.6 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 2 fpm |
| Gauge | Nf Payette River at Mccall Id |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 1450 cfsrunnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | May 14, 2018 |
River Description
Starting in McCall, the first 2.5 miles of the run down to Sheep Bridge has been a training ground for local paddlers for many years during the spring. One class III rapid is approximatley a mile downstream of the McCall Fish Hatchery. Flows of 1000 to 3500 cfs are ideal for this reach.
Downstream of Sheep Bridge, the river river meanders back and forth across this lush valley just downstream of McCall and makes for a good day trip. This lower reach can be run at lower flows (above 200 cfs) as a float trip through the summer.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Sheep Creek Bridge
Distance: 0 mi
Access Point
Division point between the class III section (upstream) and the class II (downstream).
Take Out
Distance: 9 mi
Take Out
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