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Rapid CA Class III

Dilly / Nippopotamus

American Whitewater 35.6003, -118.4970

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Gauge Conditions

Kern River near Democrat Springs(river Only) CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Dilly/Nippopotamus is a technical Class III rapid with a series of powerful diagonal waves and a tricky center rock that demands precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a complex entry line, avoiding the potentially sticky center hole while managing strong lateral currents that can push boats toward undercut rocks on the right side of the channel.