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Put-in CA

Kerchoff #1 Powerhouse

American Whitewater 37.0927, -119.5531

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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)

Description

The road to the powerhouse is usually gated. Even if it is not, don't park down there. Park at the main lot to the right of the main intersection. Carry 2/10 of a mile to the educational center then turn right down past another gate and go 4/10 of a mile to the powerhouse. From the powerhouse parking area it is a short but steep and awkward carry down to an awkward launch point on the river. Ropes can be handy and will be necessary for rafts.