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Rapid CA Class IV

China Slide

Trinity - 4. Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar (CA)

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Trinity River near Burnt Ranch CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 350.0 – 4,500.0 CFS

Burnt Ranch Gorge can be paddled at a wide range of flows. At summer flows it is technical and tight. At higher flows it is big, pushy, and continuous.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
TRINITY RIVER NEAR BURNT RANCH TBR Primary
Elevation: 944 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
China Slide
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
China Slide is a technical Class IV rapid characterized by a steep, sliding rock formation that creates powerful hydraulics and complex water movement. Paddlers must navigate a narrow, technical line with potential for catching edges or getting pushed into recirculating holes along the slide's surface. Careful route selection and precise boat control are critical to successfully running this challenging Trinity River rapid.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.3 mi
Directions
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4. Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar
Trinity
IV-V 9.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater