Truckee River Rafting
Kayaking business nearby (~29 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
North Fork North Fork American River
Emigrant Gap, California
California
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
17.2 mi run
Only after rain or snowmelt
207 cfs avg flow
River facts
- Water
- Only after rain or snowmelt
- Average flow
- 207 cfs
- Average current
- 1.4 ft/s
- Gradient
- 253.2 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 55 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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North Fork North Fork American River
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this water
North Fork North Fork American River is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Emigrant Gap, California. It is ephemeral and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 207 cfs and a gradient of about 253.2 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Guided trips nearby
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Obexer's Boat Company
Kayaking business nearby (~30 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
West Shore Sports
Kayaking business nearby (~33 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
