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Hazard CA Class III

Dineley Rapid

Kaweah - Dineley Bridge to N. Fork Bridge (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
EF Kaweah River near Three Rivers CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
TERMINUS DAM TRM Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 752 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Dineley Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Dineley Rapid presents a technical Class III challenge with multiple boulder garden sections that require precise maneuvering between large mid-river rocks and potential undercut hazards. The primary line runs right of center, avoiding a series of powerful hydraulics and sharp-edged boulders, with paddlers needing to make quick directional adjustments to maintain control through the constricted channel. Significant water level fluctuations can dramatically change the rapid's character, so scouting and current conditions assessment are critical for safe passage.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
3.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Dineley Bridge to N. Fork Bridge
Kaweah
III-V 2.9 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater