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Put-in CA

Put In

Stanislaus, Middle Fork - 4. Sand Bar Flat Dam to Camp 9 Powerhouse (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
NF Stanislaus River near Avery CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
STANISLAUS RIVER DON Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 4,835 ft
STANISLAUS RIVER SPM Dam Release
Elevation: 6,516 ft
STANISLAUS RIVER NSD
Elevation: 6,640 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for this challenging river section, characterized by an uneven boulder-strewn riverbed that requires precise navigation and technical maneuvering. Paddlers should be prepared for tight passages between large rocks and potential shifting water levels that can dramatically alter the rapid's character, making careful scouting essential before attempting a run.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
14.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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4. Sand Bar Flat Dam to Camp 9 Powerhouse
Stanislaus, Middle Fork
IV-V+ 14.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater