North Yuba- Rosassco Canyon

Rosassco Canyon is a short but fun run on the North Yuba just downstream of Downieville. This run is a nice change from the low volume bounce of Pauley and Lavezolla Creeks. The action begins after one recommended portage and consists of three nice IV+ rapids. The paddle in and out are fast Class III. This is a good run to tack onto the end of Pauley Creek. We had about 1400 cfs and thought is was a good flow.

Working through the portage.



First rapid after the portage.



Looking down into the last major rapid.



There are nice (pay) campgrounds all along the river downstream of Downieville.