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Rapid CA Class IV+

Entrance Rapid

Kern, N. Fork - 3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3 (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Kern River near Democrat Springs(river Only) CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Entrance Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Entrance Rapid marks the start of the challenging Chamise Gorge with a powerful, technical sequence of boulder-choked drops and tight lines. Paddlers must navigate a series of aggressive hydraulics and sharp-edged rocks, with a critical move required near the top to avoid a potentially dangerous center pourover and maintain momentum through the constricted channel.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
6.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3
Kern, N. Fork
III-V 18.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater