Mokelumne, N. Fork

Sweet day out on Tiger during an odd time of the year release. Our group had about 700 cfs and it was pretty bony and not too powerful. Last rapid delivered some good fun.

as of April 2020 road is still washed out but you can drive in almost 3/4 of the way, ditch the boat, then drive back to the take out and walk back in.

The North Fork of the Mokelumne is currently spilling from peak snowmelt. Therefore, the scheduled releases are effectively canceled. By Thursday afternoon, flows below Salt Springs were nearly 3000 cfs. The uncontrolled spill will continue until the runoff subsides. This effects all downstream runs: Devil's Nose (IV-V), Tiger Creek(III-IV), and Electra (II-III). The Devil's Nose above 3000 cfs gets VERY PUSHY CLASS V. Scouting and/or portaging the lower gorge becomes extremely difficult at high flows.

Use Caution if running the lower runs Tiger Creek or Electra.

In 2008 we ran small (11 foot) rafts down this as paddle rafts and it was a blast! The next weekend, we took our small (13 foot) cat-a-rafts and rowed down this stretch again. It was great, just too short... I encourage everyone with the appropriate craft and experience to join in on the fun in 2009. Be sure and fill out a survey form at the end of each run.

One of the many short drops along this run.

There is a modest amount of parking up on the road, where this picture is taken from.. Hike around a gate and down a hill to the river.

Main drop in the upper half of the Class 4 rapid at the end of the run.
Dan Hogg running the right side of the class 3+ rapid near the top of the section. The hydraulics over there were pretty strong. A lefts side sneak route was also available.

The scenery is very nice along the whole run.
This is a very serious move, though not difficult if you start at just the right spot. Eric has entered just to the right of the top center hole. He is aiming to the left and must now cut all the way across the current to the left side of a nasty center splat rock that is described as jagged jaws.

None of our group had any trouble, but I heard of one who did hit it and busted their helmut. If you have any doubts about the move, the portage is short and easy.

This is the dam that provides the great recreational releases on the North Mok.

A good run if are are in the area,it's short and sweet pool drop read and run the two last rapid are the best.