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Rapid CA

Channel Split

Kern - 7) Mouth of Canyon to Rancheria Road (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Photo
Channel Split
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

At the end of the long island above the river splits into three channels.  Two go straight downstream to the left.   However, you want to turn sharply back river right and the river will seem to turn as though it is going back up stream.  This small channel cuts between the bottom of the upper island and the top of the lower island.  It puts you on the right side of the lower island.  The left side channels are brushy and obstructed.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.7 mi
Directions
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7) Mouth of Canyon to Rancheria Road
Kern
IV 2.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater