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RiverBrain

California – US

Class
IV to V
Length
10 Mile(s)
Typical season
January to January
Author
KSC

Current Flow

303 CFS

Gauge height: 1.76 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:30 PM

0.00/hr (12h) 0.00/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
SALMON R A SOMES BAR CA Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum500
Average2,500
Maximum5,000

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

Photos

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Description

This is one of the best sections of class IV in the world running through a little slice of paradise in the northern California wilderness.  The run is mostly class IV with a couple spicier rapids.  I imagine the difficulty varies greatly with water level.

Rapids

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Access

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Camps

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Permit

No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.

Fishing

No fish species have been associated with this run yet.

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