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Rapid CA Class III

Laundry Chute

Stanislaus - Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Oakdale CN near Knights Ferry CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
STANISLAUS RIVER NML Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 1,135 ft
STANISLAUS RIVER TUL Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 515 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Laundry Chute
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Laundry Chute is a technical Class III rapid featuring a tight, rocky channel with multiple diagonal waves and a series of pourover rocks that create challenging line choices. Paddlers must navigate a narrow, right-side entry with potential for getting pushed into hydraulic features, requiring precise boat positioning and strong maneuvering skills to avoid potential pins or flippage. Scout from river right to identify the cleanest route and potential hazard rocks during varying water levels.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry
Stanislaus
III-IV+ 3.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater