| Put In: |
Boyden Caves |
| Take Out: |
Yucca Point |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
+ , Portage
|
| Gradient: |
185 fpm |
| Run Length: |
4.4 miles |
| Good Level: |
800 - 1,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
This section is usually running half of the Kings River at Rodgers Crossing |
| Season Comments: |
June, July, August
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river runs in the summer, usually during or after peak snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Big unrunnable, unscoutable, unportageable continuous rapids |
| Hazards: |
Dont attempt this run unless you are crazy or are a expert kayaker |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No but very isolated |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 248 miles (4 hours 13 minutes) Southeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Fresno drive east on Highway 180 towards Kings Canyon National Park. After crossing through Sequoia National Park the take out is about 1 mile past Kings Canyon Lodge. There is a small pull out on the left at Yucca Point Trailhead, from here hike down to the river to scout the take out.
Put In: From the take out continue up river for 4 miles to Boyden Cave. |
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