Pit 5 Boat Ramp
Pit 5 Boat Ramp
Pit 5 Boat Ramp at Iron Canyon Powerhouse offers PG&E public river access with a gravel boat ramp, vault toilet, and parking for take-out from the popular Pit #5 whitewater run.
This location serves as the lower take-out point for a 10-mile Class IV whitewater section that features steep boulder drops, hot springs, and scenic forested terrain, with the ramp situated at 1,440 feet elevation across from the James B. Black Powerhouse.
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