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Rapid CA Class III

Gobo

Hayfork Creek - Hayfork to Nine Mile Bridge (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Photo
Gobo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Gobo is a technical Class III rapid characterized by a complex boulder garden with multiple potential routes requiring precise maneuvering. Paddlers must navigate a series of closely spaced rocks and pour-overs, with the main channel presenting a narrow, twisting line that demands careful boat positioning and quick eddy turns to avoid hydraulic features. At higher water levels, the rapid becomes more pushy with increased hole potential, making boat control and route selection critical for safe passage.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
5.5 mi
Directions
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Hayfork to Nine Mile Bridge
Hayfork Creek
III+(IV) 8.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater