Bear River Planned Release Schedule September 5,6,7 2009
This Release was cancelled and postponed till 2010
Bear River Planned Release Schedule September 5,6,7 2009
The following releases on the Bear River are planned:
| Reach | Miles | Ft/Mile | Est. Class | Date | Flow, cfs |
| Drum Afterbay to Dutch Flat Afterbay | 4.5 | 120-150 steeper at end | IV at start V- at end | SA-Sep 5 | 200 |
| SU-Sep 6 | 250 | ||||
| MO-Sep 7 | 300 | ||||
| Dutch Flat Afterbay to Chicago Park | 4.7 | 100 to 80 steeper at start | IV at start II at end | SA-Sep 5 | 200 |
| SU-Sep 6 | 250 | ||||
| MO-Sep 7 | 300 | ||||
These reaches are to the north of Dutch Flat, which is north of Highway 80, north-east of Auburn. Maps and detailed directions to put-in and take-out will be posted soon.
These reaches have seldom been run; the Drum Afterbay reach may never have been run.
The Drum Power House road is a popular bicycle ride. Please drive carefully and be alert for bicyclists.
APPROACH THESE REACHES WITH CAUTION, AS YOU WOULD AN EXPLORATORY RUN OR A FIRST DESCENT. BEWARE OF BRUSH AND WOOD.
Survey information is very important to securing flows as part of the new License. To fill out a survey, go to:
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB2297AJ8Q9ZL
We would like to assemble a group of boaters to paddle the "first descent" of the Drum reach, early Saturday morning, put-in about 9:00 AM, with the idea of providing info regarding hazards, etc. to later boaters. Email me at bcenter7210@att.net if you would like to join us. would lik
Paul Martzen
4235 N THORNE AVE
Fresno, CA 93704