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Today's featured run
Chamberlain Falls (Iowa Hill to Yankee Jim)
on American River, North Fork · California - US
- Class
- IV to V-
- Current flow
- 48 cfs 40 minutes ago
- Status
- Too Low
This is an awesome run for advanced boaters and rafters when the water is flowing. Plenty of action with no hike in or out and it's proximity to I-80 make this a go to for many boaters in the Sacramento and Auburn area. Commercial companies will even run this. Craft of choice ...
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