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Rapid CA Class V

Committing Falls

Mill Creek (Fresno County) - Highway 180 to Wonder Valley (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Description

It is possible to scout this section from high on the left side cliff top, and you could even portage the whole section up there but it will be arduous.   There is also no way to set safety for the first boater through.

 

Several junky drops lead to a short pool.  The exit is a pourover into a pothole on a 90 degree turn to the left.  Without sufficient speed you will get caught and flipped in the recirculation, before flushing.   A narrow flume leads to a 15 foot sliding waterfall.   Be on the right side of the falls heading right.   The left side feeds a room of doom alcove under the left wall.  Boats or people who go into this eddy will have to be pulled out with ropes.

 

The first boater through can get out on river right with some difficulty and set safety for the rest of the party.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.7 mi
Directions
View Full Run
Highway 180 to Wonder Valley
Mill Creek (Fresno County)
V 7.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater