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Take-out CA

Take-out

American Whitewater 37.8481, -120.0300

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Gauge Conditions

Cherry Creek below Valley DAM near Hetch Hetchy CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take-out marks the end of the Cherry Creek section, serving as a critical transition point for boaters exiting the most challenging stretch of the Tuolumne River. The rapid itself is less about technical navigation and more about setting up a safe takeout through a rocky, potentially shallow approach that requires careful boat placement and precise maneuvering. Paddlers should be prepared for potentially shifting river conditions and be mindful of potential swimmers or boat extraction challenges in this zone.