| Put In: |
Kings Canyon National Park Boundary |
| Take Out: |
Boyden Cave |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
+ to VI @ 500 - 1,000 cfs , Class V
to VI > 1,000 cfs , Portage
|
| Gradient: |
199 fpm |
| Run Length: |
7.8 miles |
| Good Level: |
500 - 1,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
This section is usually running half of the Kings River at Rodgers Crossing |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river runs in the spring, usually during normal snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This section of river starts with many class II/III rapids. The further down river you go the harder it gets until you are stuck portaging just about everything |
| Hazards: |
Below mile 3 this section becomes very difficult |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| 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 for expert paddlers is at Boyden Caves. For paddlers not looking for continuous class V take out 4.5 miles upriver to take out falls .3 miles past Grizzly Creek.
Put In: From the take out continue upriver on Highway 180 to the Kings Canyon National Park border. The put in is a short hike through the woods to river level. |
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