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Rapid CA

Sandy Flat

American Whitewater 35.5819, -118.5270

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Gauge Conditions

Kern River near Democrat Springs(river Only) CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Sandy Flat is a technical Class III rapid characterized by a jumbled boulder field that requires precise maneuvering between large rocks and potential pin hazards. Paddlers should approach center-right, carefully threading between the main obstacles and watching for undercut rocks that can create dangerous entrapment zones, particularly at lower water levels.