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Rapid CA

Indian Flat

Merced - 5) Redbud to Briceburg (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Merced River a Pohono Bridge near Yosemite CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 8,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
MERCED RIVER POH Primary
Elevation: 3,862 ft
MERCED RIVER HIB Primary
Elevation: 4,016 ft
MERCED RIVER MLK Primary
Elevation: 7,300 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Indian Flat
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Indian Flat is a technical Class III rapid characterized by a series of large, irregular boulder gardens that require precise maneuvering and quick boat handling. Paddlers must navigate a tight line through constricted channels with multiple potential pin and broach hazards, with the primary challenge being a large midstream rock formation that splits the current and creates unpredictable cross-currents and hydraulics. At medium to high water levels, the rapid becomes more consequential, demanding advanced reading of water and immediate route selection to avoid potential entrapment zones.
Location
Type
Rapid
Mile Marker
-107.4 mi
Directions
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View Full Run
5) Redbud to Briceburg
Merced
IV 14.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater