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Put-in CA

Put In

Trinity, South Fork - 5. Big Slide to Surprise Creek (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
SF Trinity River below Hyampom CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1,200.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid is the entry point for this challenging section of the South Fork Trinity, marking the start of a technical stretch with complex hydraulics and potential undercut hazards. While specific details are limited, paddlers should be prepared for potential channel constrictions and the need for precise boat positioning to navigate safely through the initial drops.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
12.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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5. Big Slide to Surprise Creek
Trinity, South Fork
IV-V(V+) 11.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater