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Rapid CA

Horseshoe Road Recreation Area

Stanislaus - Knight's Ferry to Orange Blossom Bridge (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Stanislaus River below Goodwin DAM near Knights Ferry CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
STANISLAUS RIVER NML Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 1,135 ft
STANISLAUS RIVER TUL Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 515 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Horseshoe Road Recreation Area
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
At Horseshoe Road Recreation Area, paddlers can access the Stanislaus River at a convenient boat launch point near Knight's Ferry. While specific rapid characteristics are not detailed, the area provides a key entry and exit point for river runners navigating this section of the Stanislaus. Boaters should be prepared for standard river conditions and check local water levels and flow rates before launching.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Knight's Ferry to Orange Blossom Bridge
Stanislaus
I(II) 7.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater