Access Site
CA
Take Out
City: CA
County: Mariposa
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 37.53960000, -119.66600000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Merced River a Pohono Bridge near Yosemite CA
12.2 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
V
Take-out
Big Creek - The Middle Gorge Section
2.0 mi
Current Conditions
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• 100.00-350.00 cfs
Whitewater Runs on Big Creek
4 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
V
Put-in at this location
The Middle Gorge Section
2.0 mi
II-V
Take-out at this location
Fish Camp to South Fork Merced
4.3 mi
100 ft/mi
III-V
Downstream from here (49.6 mi to put-in)
1) Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road
6.4 mi
110 ft/mi
II-IV(V)
Upstream from here (40.5 mi from take-out)
Indian Pool to Huntington Lake
2.7 mi
165 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Big Creek is a medium-sized river in Mariposa County with a total length of 24.31 miles and a drainage area of 174 square miles. This take-out site is located at the lower end of the creek, approximately 1,273 miles from the river mouth based on NHDPlus data. The creek features a moderate average gradient of 16.1 feet per mile with an elevation drop of 253 feet across its length, resulting in average flow conditions of 141.81 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.82 feet per second. The terrain and flow characteristics indicate this section supports whitewater activity suitable for paddlers seeking take-out access after upstream runs.
Boaters using this take-out should be prepared for moving water conditions typical of a Stream Order 5 river. The moderate gradient and consistent flow suggest this section may contain variable current speeds and possibly some technical features. Access at this location provides an exit point for kayakers and canoeists running the creek from upstream put-ins. Water conditions can vary seasonally with snowmelt and seasonal precipitation patterns common to the Sierra Nevada region.
Boaters using this take-out should be prepared for moving water conditions typical of a Stream Order 5 river. The moderate gradient and consistent flow suggest this section may contain variable current speeds and possibly some technical features. Access at this location provides an exit point for kayakers and canoeists running the creek from upstream put-ins. Water conditions can vary seasonally with snowmelt and seasonal precipitation patterns common to the Sierra Nevada region.