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Portage CA

Wawona Impoundment

American Whitewater 37.5380, -119.6190

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CDEC Flow Data California

MERCED RIVER MBG Primary
Elevation: 1,150 ft
MERCED RIVER BGF Primary
Elevation: 5,400 ft
Elevation: 3,862 ft

Description

Due to municipal water intake, the area above Swinging Bridge is closed to boaters and boats must be removed prior to reaching the water intake. Boaters are required to portage this section of river starting 100 yards upstream of the impoundment down to the Swinging Bridge.  The portage is easily done by following a trail along river right.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Portage
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
7.0 mi
Directions
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1) Gravelly Ford to Wawona
Merced, S. Fork
V 13.0 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

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