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Rapid CA Class III

Laundry Chute

American Whitewater 37.8570, -120.6357

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Gauge Conditions

Oakdale CN near Knights Ferry CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

STANISLAUS RIVER NML Primary Dam Release

Elevation: 1,135 ft

STANISLAUS RIVER TUL Primary Dam Release

Elevation: 515 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Laundry Chute is a technical Class III rapid featuring a tight, rocky channel with multiple diagonal waves and a series of pourover rocks that create challenging line choices. Paddlers must navigate a narrow, right-side entry with potential for getting pushed into hydraulic features, requiring precise boat positioning and strong maneuvering skills to avoid potential pins or flippage. Scout from river right to identify the cleanest route and potential hazard rocks during varying water levels.