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Rapid CA Class III+

Ditch Now

Kaweah - Dineley Bridge to N. Fork Bridge (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
EF Kaweah River near Three Rivers CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
TERMINUS DAM TRM Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 752 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Ditch Now
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Ditch Now is a technical Class III+ rapid characterized by a narrow, boulder-strewn channel that demands precise boat placement and quick maneuvering. Paddlers must navigate a series of powerful diagonal waves and potential keeper holes, with the primary line running close to the right bank but requiring immediate left-side correction to avoid undercut rocks. Scout carefully and be prepared for quick, decisive moves to successfully thread through this challenging section of the Kaweah River.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
4.7 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Dineley Bridge to N. Fork Bridge
Kaweah
III-V 2.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater