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Shady Creek

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Why you'll love it

10.3 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
37 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
37 cfs
Average current
1.2 ft/s
Gradient
168.6 ft/mi
Drainage area
14 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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Shady Creek

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About this water

Shady Creek is a 10-mile paddling stretch near Nevada City, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 37 cfs and a gradient of about 168.6 feet per mile.

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