Middle Fork of the American River

August 20, 2008 by TrailsTV 

The Middle Fork of the American River is chock full of thrilling whitewater, fascinating history, stunning scenery, and incredible wildlife. Although it was once a well-inhabited canyon with two mining camps and over 10,000 people, today the Middle Fork American River Canyon is a place of solitude and pristine beauty.

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Trail Details
Difficulty: Class IV+
Length: 16.5 miles
Flows: 1000 cfs - 2000 cfs
Gradient: 23 ft/mi
Put-in: Oxbow Powerhouse
Take-out: Driver’s Flat Road
Season: April to October

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