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Put-in CA

Put In

Hot Creek (Mammoth Creek) - Hot Creek Ranch to Owens River Road (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Hot Creek above Gorge Geyser near Mammoth Lakes CA Upstream 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
The Put In rapid marks the start of the Hot Creek descent, featuring a straightforward entry point with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should be aware of potential shallow rocks and uneven riverbed conditions typical of this high-altitude California stream. While not particularly demanding, careful boat positioning and reading the water is recommended to avoid potential boat damage or pinning hazards.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
3.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Hot Creek Ranch to Owens River Road
Hot Creek (Mammoth Creek)
II 2.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater