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Put-in CA

Put In

Cherry Creek - 2. Cherry Lake to Holm Powerhouse (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Cherry Creek below Valley DAM near Hetch Hetchy CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 600.0 CFS
Cherry Creek near Early Intake CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 600.0 CFS
Eleanor Creek near Hetch Hetchy CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 600.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the initial entry point for the Cherry Creek run, marking the start of a technical and committing whitewater descent. Paddlers should carefully assess water levels and boat positioning at this critical launch zone, as the surrounding terrain and initial current can present immediate navigational challenges that set the tone for the downstream rapids.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2. Cherry Lake to Holm Powerhouse
Cherry Creek
V 10.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater