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Stanislaus River, North Fork, upper Access

Upper access point for the North Fork Stanislaus River located near Sourgrass Day Use Area off Board's Crossing Road (approximately 15 minutes east of Arnold).

This is a primary put-in for the technical Class IV+ whitewater run through Calaveras Big Trees State Park, with parking available and a convenient trail to the river; commercial outfitter trips and private boating are available during spring runoff season (typically April-May).


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