Gauge Conditions

Merced River below Merced Falls DAM near Snell CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

MERCED RIVER MBG Primary

Elevation: 1,150 ft

MERCED RIVER BGF Primary

Elevation: 5,400 ft

MERCED RIVER POH

Elevation: 3,862 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take-out rapid marks the end of the Wawona to Main Merced section, serving as a transition point for paddlers completing this run. While specific details about the rapid's technical features are limited, paddlers should be prepared for potential obstacles and carefully scout the exit point to ensure a safe takeout from the river.