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Rapid CA Class IV

Little Horn

Big Creek - Fish Camp to South Fork Merced (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
NF Willow Creek near Bass Lake CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Little Horn
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Little Horn is a technical Class IV rapid characterized by a steep, boulder-strewn descent with multiple blind drops and powerful diagonal hydraulics. Paddlers must navigate a complex entry with a critical move required to avoid a large mid-stream boulder and subsequent keeper hole on the right side. Precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering are essential to successfully run this challenging section of Big Creek.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Fish Camp to South Fork Merced
Big Creek
II-V 4.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater