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Rapid CA Class III

Class 3 rapid

Kings - 3. Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
NF Stevenson Creek a Perimeter Road near Big C CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
KINGS RIVER DKS Primary
Elevation: 1,320 ft
KINGS RIVER KRT Primary
Elevation: 942 ft
KINGS RIVER KBC
Elevation: 3,779 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Class 3 rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Immediately below the Giant Boulders is a small island.  Take the left channel for the easiest set up. The right side of the river below the island is guarded by a thick band of rocks.  There are several channals through these rocks from the right back to the left side.  A debri fan from a steep drainage on the left blocks the left side and creates a steep chute back to the right side.  The chute is wide and easy at the top but constricts towards the bottom where there are several deep wave holes and a final exposed rock just left of center. (at 1100 cfs)

Elevation here is around 860'.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
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3. Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove
Kings
II(III) 7.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater