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Rapid CA Class II+

Island Rapid

Kern - 7) Mouth of Canyon to Rancheria Road (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Kern River NO 1 Conduit near Democrat Springs CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Island Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The river slits into two sections around a small island before coming back together.  There are some surf waves and holes in here, including the Mt. Whitney Wave.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
2.7 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
7) Mouth of Canyon to Rancheria Road
Kern
IV 2.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater