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Rapid CA Class II+

The Shallows

Stanislaus - Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Oakdale CN near Knights Ferry CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
STANISLAUS RIVER NML Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 1,135 ft
STANISLAUS RIVER TUL Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 515 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
The Shallows
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Shallows presents a technical Class II+ challenge with a series of closely spaced rock gardens that require precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering. Paddlers should anticipate multiple small hydraulics and the need to thread between larger mid-stream boulders, with the main line running along the river right, but requiring careful momentum control to avoid potential pin spots. The rapid becomes more challenging at lower water levels, where exposed rocks create additional route-finding complexity.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
3.7 mi
Directions
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Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry
Stanislaus
III-IV+ 3.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater