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RiverBrain

California – US

Class
III to III+
Length
4.5 Mile(s)
Gradient
47 FPM
Typical season
January to January
Author
Dana

Current Flow

Visual or unknown

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Primary gauge
VISUAL Gauge detail & alternatives

Recommended levels

Minimum800
Average1,200
Maximum2,000

Recommended use

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

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

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Description

Fun, short run with two pretty good rapids.  Runs June through October on release schedule, and Winter/Spring from runoff.

Rapids

# Rapid Class Recommended flow Description Scout
1 Lisa's Ledge III to III+ 2,000–—
2 Carl's Kitchen III to III+ —–—

Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Take-Out Indian Jim Campground Yes No No All Vehicles

You can take out at the old Indian Jim school, now campground...or continue down to the put-in for the Class V Tobin section, which is a dirt road off Hwy 70 down to the river.  If you take-out here, the run is about 3.8 to 4 miles instead of 4.5

Put-In below Rock Creek Dam No No No All Vehicles

A turn-out on left side of Hwy 70.  Enough space for 5 vehicles, I'd guess. On release weekends, you will see others there...otherwise it can be easy to miss.  You have to carry your boat across the street, over the guardrail, and down a somewhat steep cement embankment to the river.  The cement can be sharp, so rafters take care not to drag your boat here.

Alternate put-in just below the dam, down a steep trail.

Take-Out Tobin Camp Yes No No All Vehicles

A dirt road (two, actually - one on each side of a cement parking area) leading to the river.  Be careful not to miss this last take-out if you are not a Class V boater, as the Tobin run is high consequence.  If you see the black and silver (Raider colors) bridges, take-out or eddy out immediately to avoid the Class V section.

Camps

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Permit

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Fishing

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