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Rapid CA Class IV

The Cable

Kern, N. Fork - 3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3 (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Kern River near Democrat Springs(river Only) CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The Cable
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Cable is a technical Class IV boulder garden that demands precise maneuvering through a complex maze of large rocks and tight channels. Paddlers must navigate carefully to avoid potential pin hazards, with critical line selection required to thread between sharp-edged boulders and potential hydraulic features that can quickly trap or flip a boat.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
16.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
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3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3
Kern, N. Fork
III-V 18.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater