Centerville Flumes

Overview

"The first stage of the ride travels on a single track trail along<br /> the historic Centerville flumes that were built during the gold<br /> rush period of the late 1800's and early 1900's<br /> (for more history visit the Centerville Museum).<br /> Most of the first half flume trail is dirt but the latter half is<br /> mostly 1 foot wide metal platforms on top of the flumes.<br /> <br /> Some of these metal platforms are very long, possibly 1/2 mile in length.<br /> For a shorter ride there are bridges at several locations along the first half<br /> that connect to roads leading up to Centerville Rd and back to Centerville.<br /> Depending on your skill level the metal platforms can be ridden by bike <br /> but some are a bit wobbly so if you are at all uncertain of the situation it<br /> is best to walk across them.<br /> <br /> The views from the flume trail are quite spectacular.<br /> The hillside is so steep that nothing man made, other than the flumes themselves,<br /> can be seen in any direction.<br /> There are many waterfalls along the cliffs and the sound of the raging river<br /> can be heard below.<br /> At about half way along the flumes you can see several gigantic rock formations that<br /> protrude hundreds of feet out from the forest and are flat on either side.<br /> <br /> There are rattle snakes in these areas (tall grass, rocks) so keep an<br /> ear out for their hissing rattle.<br /> <br /> At the end of the flume trail is the De Sabla Powerhouse.<br /> Up De Sabla Powerhouse Rd is an almost 1500 ft 4-5 mile grind up to Magalia.<br /> At the top it is short trip to the De Sabla Reservoir to cool off in the water.<br /> <br /> From Magalia the fastest way down is along Humbug, Nimshew and then Centerville road.<br /> The first section is paved but most of Centerville road is a dirt.<br /> The road can get quite bumpy at times but for the most part it is decently<br /> maintained.<br /> <br /> Once back at Centerville it is a short walk down to the Centerville Powerhouse for<br /> a swim

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Centerville Flumes

Centerville Flumes

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