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Put-in CA

Put In

Merced, S. Fork - 1) Gravelly Ford to Wawona (CA)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Merced River below Merced Falls DAM near Snell CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

MERCED RIVER MBG Primary

Elevation: 1,150 ft

MERCED RIVER BGF Primary

Elevation: 5,400 ft

MERCED RIVER POH

Elevation: 3,862 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Put In rapid marks the starting point for this Merced section, featuring a straightforward entry with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should be aware of potential shallow areas and scattered rocks near the put-in, which may require careful navigation depending on water levels.