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Lavozella Creek IV

Many guidebooks and web pages recommend running Lavozella Creek in conjunction with it's sister, Pauley Creek. I strongly suggest two laps on Pauley Creek, because Lavozella Creek only has one or two decent drops and lots of bouldery class II. The scenery is nice, but this creek is only worth doing once and not a classic. Take out in Downieville and follow the Pauley Creek shuttle directions, but simply drive past the Second Divide Trail and park at Lavozella Creek and start kayaking there.