< Printer Friendly Middle Fork of the American River (Tunnel Chute)

Middle Fork of the American River (Tunnel Chute)


Stretch: Ralston Powerhouse to the old Greenwood Bridge
Difficulty: Class IV+ (1 portage), harder at higher flows
Distance: 16.5 miles, 1 day
Flows: 800 - 1600 cfs. Current Dreamflows (est) gauge
Gradient: 23 fpm average
Put-in: Ralston Power House outlet
Take-out: McKeon Road at old Greenwood bridge site
Shuttle: 25 miles (~ 45 minutes)
Season: Spring and Summer, from dam release
Written: © 2004
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