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Rapid CA Class V

Lunch Box

Big Creek - Fish Camp to South Fork Merced (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
NF Willow Creek near Bass Lake CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Lunch Box
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Lunch Box is a technical Class V drop with a complex entry marked by a narrow, boulder-choked approach that requires precise boat positioning and momentum. The rapid features a steep gradient with multiple mandatory moves around undercut rocks and a powerful center hydraulic that can easily recirculate boats and swimmers, demanding expert-level route selection and aggressive paddling technique.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Fish Camp to South Fork Merced
Big Creek
II-V 4.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater