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Yuba, N. Fork - A) Wild Plum Campground to Downieville
Yuba, N. Fork, California, US |
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A) Wild Plum Campground to Downieville (Sierra City Run)
| Usual Difficulty | IV-V (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 13 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 108 fpm |
| Max Gradient | 120 fpm |
Loves Falls first drop
Loves Falls first drop
Photo of Pete Giordano by Gabe Flock taken 05/15/03
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N YUBA R BL GOODYEARS BAR CA | ||||
| usgs-11413000 | 250 - 2500 cfs | IV-V | 01h08m | 257 cfs (rc= 0.0 ) |
River Description
The uppermost North Fork Yuba River's steepest section, the Wild Plum Run.AKA: the Sierra City run.
This run can be notched up considerably by adding the Love Falls section above the Pacific Crest Trail bridge.
Late winter and early spring rain and snow events frequently bump this run up quickly.
This run offers clear cold water, beautiful and challenging rapids in steep gradient.
Also reference: "California Whitewater, Third Edition" Jim Cassady & Fryar Calhoun
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2006-03-30 19:43:14
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A) Wild Plum Campground to Downieville, Yuba, N. Fork California, US (mobile)