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Rapid CA Class IV+

Hennessy Falls

Trinity - 4. Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Trinity River near Burnt Ranch CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 350.0 – 4,500.0 CFS

Burnt Ranch Gorge can be paddled at a wide range of flows. At summer flows it is technical and tight. At higher flows it is big, pushy, and continuous.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
TRINITY RIVER NEAR BURNT RANCH TBR Primary
Elevation: 944 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Hennessy Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Hennessy Falls is a notorious Class IV+ (Class V) rapid featuring a steep, technical drop with powerful hydraulics and tight lines between exposed rocks. Paddlers must execute precise moves to navigate the complex sequence of holes and pour-overs, with serious consequences for missed lines or mistakes in boat positioning. The rapid demands advanced boat control and a clean, committed approach through multiple challenging sections.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
3.3 mi
Directions
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4. Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar
Trinity
IV-V 9.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater