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Rapid CA Class IV

Cyclops

Big Creek - Fish Camp to South Fork Merced (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
NF Willow Creek near Bass Lake CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Cyclops
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Cyclops is a powerful Class IV rapid featuring a technical entry with a large, recirculating hole just right of center that demands precise boat placement. Paddlers must navigate a tight line along the left side, using momentum to punch through the initial hydraulic and avoid getting trapped in the hole's strong backwash, with sharp rocks lining the rapid's edges creating additional hazards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Fish Camp to South Fork Merced
Big Creek
II-V 4.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater