| Put In: |
Routes 120 - 140 Junction |
| Take Out: |
Arch Rock Entrance Station |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
+ , Portage
7
|
| Gradient: |
208 fpm |
| Run Length: |
4.8 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
705 cfs @ 05/26/2012 09:00 AM - MERCED R A POHONO BRIDGE NR YOSEMITE CA, reading taken from USGS
|
| Good Level: |
800 - 1,600 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
Research optimal flow for this section, it may be different then what is listed. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, November, December
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs in the winter and spring, usually after a few days of heavy rain or during normal snowmelt |
| Permit: |
Talk to the park ranger in this area to gain permission to paddle this section. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Lots of class V+ drops and lots of portages. |
| Hazards: |
This run is for expert kayakers only. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 164 miles (2 hours 59 minutes) Southeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: The put in is just below the diversion dam at the junction of Routes 120 and 140.
Take Out: From the put in drive 5 miles down river on Route 140 to the Arch Rock entrance station. |
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