American River

General data

Water type: River
Progression: Sacramento River -> Suisun Bay -> Carquinez Strait -> San Pablo Bay -> San Francisco Bay -> Golden Gate strait -> Pacific Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Temperate, Mountain
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Description

The American River (Spanish: Río de los Americanos) is a 50 km (30 miles) long river in California that runs from the Sierra Nevada mountain range to its confluence with the Sacramento River in downtown Sacramento. The American River is utilized for various recreational activities. Locals and travelers alike use the rivers scenic landscape for bird watching, hiking, biking, fishing, river rafting, kayaking, and more. The American River is a clean, biodiverse river where people can safely swim and engage in other recreational activities. The American River is particularly known for its whitewater rafting. The South Fork has Class III rapids, the Middle Fork has Class IV rapids, and the North Fork has Class IV spring runoff rapids. All three forks also feature Class II sections. The areas with rapids still offer scenic views and wildlife, making it the most popular whitewater rafting location in California.

American River

General data

Description

Rivers

South Fork American River

Artificial lakes

Folsom Lake

Catches