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Put-in CA

Put In

San Joaquin - 2. Chawanakee Gorge (Dam 6 to Reddinger Reservoir) (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
BIG Creek Near MOUTH Near BIG CREEK CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER NFW Primary
Elevation: 5,200 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid marks the entry point into the Chawanakee Gorge section, offering paddlers an immediate transition into the challenging San Joaquin River environment. While specifics are limited, boaters should be prepared for potential complex entry conditions and carefully assess water levels and potential hazards before launching.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
8.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2. Chawanakee Gorge (Dam 6 to Reddinger Reservoir)
San Joaquin
V 8.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater