Rapid · American River, North Fork – Royal Gorge (Soda Springs to Tadpole Creek)
Lower Heath Falls
Rapid Details
- Class
- V to V+
- Recommended flow
- 750–2,000
- Elevation
- 4,893 Feet
- Coordinates
- 39.25113092, -120.40227781
- Description
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This drop is around 55 feet and is slightly bigger than the falls up river. The bottom of this drop has a cave/grotto area that could be an issue for swimmers or boaters not on top of things. This is especially hazardous at higher flows. Setup safety appropriately.
- Scout
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Scout river left. Typically scouted when you scout the upper falls.
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