| Put In: |
El Portal or Indian Flat Campround |
| Take Out: |
Briceburg or Railroad Flat Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
to IV @1000 - 2000 cfs, III to V- @2000 - 4000 cfs , Class IV
to V > 4,000 cfs
|
| Gradient: |
50 fpm |
| Run Length: |
~16 miles |
| Good Level: |
1,000 - 4,000 cfs, Optimum 1,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
April, May, June
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs in the spring during normal snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This river is roadside and can be scouted on the shuttle drive. There are three sections to this river. The first few miles are pool drop class V rapids, from below the Cheveron Station put in expect lots of class IV rapids until Indian Flat Campground. Below the campground the rapids consist of fun pool drop class III. |
| Hazards: |
The rapids above the Cheveron Station put in are much more difficult then the rapids down river. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Indian Flat Campground, it is also an access point to the river. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 164 miles (2 hours 59 minutes) Southeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: To reach the take out take Route 140 towards Yosemite Park. The take out is where the road first meets the river at a small bridge over the Merced.
Put In: From the take out continue driving towards Yosemite Park. There are many access points along this highway. |
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