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Take-out CA

Take Out

Merced - 3) Routes 120-140 Junction to Park Boundary (CA)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Merced River a Pohono Bridge near Yosemite CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 300.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow paddlers by providing a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

MERCED RIVER POH Primary

Elevation: 3,862 ft

MERCED RIVER HIB Primary

Elevation: 4,016 ft

MERCED RIVER MLK Primary

Elevation: 7,300 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Description

Take Out marks the conclusion of this river section with a complex approach requiring careful navigation through scattered boulders and potential shallow spots. Paddlers should be alert for potential pinning hazards and maintain precise boat control through the final stretch. While not a high-difficulty rapid, its positioning near the park boundary demands steady concentration and technical skill.