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Hazard CA Class V

Binocular rapid

San Joaquin - 4. Patterson Bend (Kerckhoff Reservoir to Kerchoff #1 PH) (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
San Joaquin River near Auberry CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER NFW Primary
Elevation: 5,200 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Binocular rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

A big long rapid.  Scouting views can be had from both high on river right or left.  Left is more feasible.  The right side gives a more unobstructed view but requires good rock climbing skills.  Depending on flow and paddler, all or part may need to be portaged. Portage on river left with great effort. Sometimes only a portion needs to be portaged and that may be accomplished at river level.

Elevation approxitmately 720 feet.

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
8.6 mi
Directions
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4. Patterson Bend (Kerckhoff Reservoir to Kerchoff #1 PH)
San Joaquin
III-V 11.6 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater