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Rapid CA

Start of main slides

Helms Creek - Courtright reservoir to the NF Kings river · CA

American Whitewater 37.0621, -118.9594

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Gauge Conditions

SF San Joaquin River above Hooper Creek near Florence Lake CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Start of main slides
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Start of Main Slides rapid marks the beginning of a significant technical section on Helms Creek, featuring a complex series of sliding granite formations that demand precise boat positioning and line selection. Paddlers must navigate carefully through potential pin spots and be prepared for abrupt elevation changes and potential hydraulic traps embedded within the rock-lined chute.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.2 mi
Directions
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Courtright reservoir to the NF Kings river
Helms Creek
V 3.3 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater