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Rapid CA Class III

Willow Rapid

Stanislaus - Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
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
Willow Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Willow Rapid features a technical boulder garden with multiple route options, requiring precise maneuvering between large midstream rocks and potential pin hazards. The rapid's crux is a powerful center channel with a recirculating hole that can quickly flip boats if paddlers fail to maintain proper momentum and line. Experienced boaters should scout from river right and choose a clean line that avoids the larger hydraulics while maintaining speed through the constricted downstream section.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.8 mi
Directions
Navigate
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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