At the top of a wide gravel bar, the river bends left into a fast chute. Late in the summer, boaters get surprised as this rapid uncovers. You can sneak it on the right, or run over the big center rock into a hole, if you're brave. A diagonal rock fence from left to lower right provides several route choices. 20.5 Take out just before or shortly after Salmon Falls bridge, depending on where you parked.
Toilets are available in both places.
To reach take-out, go east on highway 50 and turn north on El Dorado Hills Blvd, just after cresting the first hill. There are several fee parking lots, one on the left before the bridge. Then turn right on highway 49, proceed 5-6 miles thru the town of Coloma, and continue uphill again towards Placerville. Early morning parking is possible on a wide gravel bar.