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Put-in CA

Put In

Kern - 2) Forks of the Kern to Johnsondale Bridge (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Kern River near Democrat Springs(river Only) CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the beginning of the Forks of the Kern run, serving as an entry point into a challenging wilderness stretch with immediate technical water. Paddlers should be prepared for a complex entry that requires precise maneuvering around potential boulder obstacles and assessing water levels before committing to the line.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
16.8 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2) Forks of the Kern to Johnsondale Bridge
Kern
III-V 14.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater