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Rapid CA

Start of main slides

Helms Creek - Courtright reservoir to the NF Kings river (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
SF San Joaquin River above Hooper Creek near Florence Lake CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Start of main slides
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Start of Main Slides rapid marks the beginning of a significant technical section on Helms Creek, featuring a complex series of sliding granite formations that demand precise boat positioning and line selection. Paddlers must navigate carefully through potential pin spots and be prepared for abrupt elevation changes and potential hydraulic traps embedded within the rock-lined chute.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Courtright reservoir to the NF Kings river
Helms Creek
V 3.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater