Whitewater Run CA Class II

Hot Creek Ranch to Owens River Road

Hot Creek (Mammoth Creek)

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Gauge Conditions
Hot Creek above Gorge Geyser near Mammoth Lakes CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 0.2 miles away on Hot Creek (Mammoth Creek). Use as a general reference only.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
Put in downstream of the private fishing ranch where public access begins.  The creek winds through a unique canyon with abundant geologic activity, hot springs and plentiful wildlife.  Season: spring during peak run off
Difficulty
Class II
Length
2.5 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
37.6552, -118.8360
Take-out
37.6757, -118.8090
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater