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Put-in CA

Put In

Merced - 4) Park Boundary to Redbud (CA)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Merced River a Pohono Bridge near Yosemite CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 250.0 – 2,500.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

MERCED RIVER POH Primary

Elevation: 3,862 ft

MERCED RIVER HIB Primary

Elevation: 4,016 ft

MERCED RIVER MLK Primary

Elevation: 7,300 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In is the initial entry point for this river section, characterized by a relatively straightforward approach with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should be aware of potential debris and shifting water levels typical of the Merced River's upper sections, and scout the entry carefully to identify the most navigable line through initial river features.