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Rapid CA

Southwest

San Joaquin - 4. Patterson Bend (Kerckhoff Reservoir to Kerchoff #1 PH) (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

CDEC Flow Data California
Elevation: 5,200 ft
Photo
Southwest
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Southwest rapid in Patterson Bend presents a technical challenge with a complex boulder garden that requires precise boat positioning and careful line selection. Paddlers must navigate a series of closely spaced rocks and potential hydraulics, with the primary line threading between mid-river obstructions and a more challenging river right section that can create significant recirculating features at certain water levels.
Location
Type
Rapid
Mile Marker
5.4 mi
Directions
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4. Patterson Bend (Kerckhoff Reservoir to Kerchoff #1 PH)
San Joaquin
III-V 11.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater