American River, South Fork - Chili Bar

Maya (Traffic Light) Rapid

Rapid Details

Name Maya (Traffic Light) Rapid
Class II+ to III
Description

Class II waves lead into a drop (III ish at certain levels) on river right at the bottom of this rapid.  At higher flows a drop on the left opens up as well.  Surfing the main hole at the bottom is doable at most all levels.  Eddy access on either side.

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Recommended Flows Minimum: 800.0
Maximum: 4000.0
Length Feet
Elevation 898.63 Feet
Coordinates Lat - 38.76951637
Long - -120.84659348


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