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Take-out CA

North Fork Drive Bridge

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

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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
North Fork Drive Bridge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The North Fork Drive Bridge rapid on the Kaweah features a tight, technical descent with multiple exposed boulder gardens that require precise maneuvering. Paddlers must navigate a series of closely spaced rocks and potential hydraulics, with the crux move involving a critical line between a large mid-river boulder and a recirculating hole on river right. At higher flows, this section becomes more challenging, demanding advanced boat control and the ability to make quick, precise moves to avoid potential pin or entrapment hazards.
Location
Type
Take-out
Mile Marker
6.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Dineley Bridge to N. Fork Bridge
Kaweah
III-V 2.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater