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Rapid CA

North Fork and South Fork Confluence

Battle Creek, North Fork - NF Battle Creek (Wildcat Road to SF Confluence) (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
SF Battle Creek below DIV to Coleman CN near Manton CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
BATTLE CREEK CNH
Elevation: 446 ft
BATTLE CREEK BAT
Elevation: 200 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
North Fork and South Fork Confluence
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
At the confluence of North Fork and South Fork Battle Creek, paddlers encounter a merging of flows that can create unpredictable hydraulics and potential debris. The confluence zone requires careful navigation, with potential for swirling currents and potential strainers from accumulated woody material. Precise boat positioning and awareness of changing water dynamics are critical for safely passing through this section.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Wild Cat Rd Put-in Rapid N/A
Wild Cat Rd Put-in
0.0 mi
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.7 mi
Directions
Navigate
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NF Battle Creek (Wildcat Road to SF Confluence)
Battle Creek, North Fork
II-III(IV) 0.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater