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Rapid CA Class V

Organ Grinder

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
Organ Grinder
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Organ Grinder is a technical Class V rapid with a complex boulder garden that requires precise boat positioning and multiple moves to navigate successfully. The rapid features a series of powerful hydraulics and narrow slots between large, closely-spaced rocks, demanding expert-level line selection and immediate reaction times to avoid potentially serious pin or flip hazards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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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