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Portage CA

Second Gorge

Stanislaus, Middle Fork - 1. Kennedy Meadows to Clark's Fork Bridge · CA

American Whitewater 38.3403, -119.8237

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CDEC Flow Data California

STANISLAUS RIVER DON Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 4,835 ft
STANISLAUS RIVER SPM Dam Release
Elevation: 6,516 ft
STANISLAUS RIVER NSD
Elevation: 6,640 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Description

This impressive gorge is a mandatory portage.   Hike up to the road on river right.   Walk across the highway bridge and head back down to the river from river left.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Portage
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.0 mi
Directions
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1. Kennedy Meadows to Clark's Fork Bridge
Stanislaus, Middle Fork
II-IV 9.7 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater