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Rapid CA Class IV

Long and Shallow

San Joaquin - 3. Horseshoe Bend (Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir) (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
SAN JOAQUIN River Above WILLOW Creek 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 river banks spread out and flatten out to some extent in this area. There is a blocky island in the middle with an overflow channel on the left and the main channel on the right. Obvious obstructions under the surface create complications in the center and right. Boaters must enter near the center but most charge to the left edge to avoid the obstructions at the top.  This lines one up perfectly aimed at an ominous spray/splat rock.  Most seem to shoot over it, but getting to the right seems wise.  One can wander farther a field if they wish to punch weird diagonal ledge holes. If one tips over in this rapid, expect to hit rocks. Tuck up and stay in your boat till it cleans up. A good size hole also waits in the middle right of the tail waves.

At 4000 cfs this rapid cleans up into a fun big wave train.

Below this rapid, flat water and small rapids lead to the far portion of the "Bend".

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.8 mi
Directions
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3. Horseshoe Bend (Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir)
San Joaquin
III-IV(V) 7.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater