| Put In: |
Wawona |
| Take Out: |
Highway 140 |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
+ , Portage
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| Gradient: |
110 fpm |
| Run Length: |
23 miles |
| Good Level: |
500 - 1,500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this section of river. Look for about 2,500 to 4,500 cfs on the Merced River near Briceburg gauge |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May, June, July, August
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river runs in the spring and summer during normal snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Lots of pool drop class IV+ rapids. There are many class V rapids that can be portaged easily. |
| Hazards: |
This run is very remote and should only be attempted by expert kayakers. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 164 miles (2 hours 59 minutes) Southeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: The take out is on Route 140 at the confluence of the Main and South Fork Merced river. It is about 10 downriver from El Portal.
Put In: From the take out drive to Yosemite Park, take Highway 41 toward Fresno. Follow this road until you reach the put in at the Wawona area. |
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