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Rapid CA

Sweet Tooth

Big Creek - Fish Camp to South Fork Merced (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
NF Willow Creek near Bass Lake CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Sweet Tooth
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Sweet Tooth features three consecutive large drops that create powerful hydraulics and require precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a narrow entry line between two undercut rocks before threading through a series of steep, churning ledges that can easily flip or pin an unprepared boat. Strong river-right lateral waves and a potentially sticky hole at the bottom of the final drop demand expert-level technical skills and quick, decisive maneuvering.
Location
Type
Rapid
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Fish Camp to South Fork Merced
Big Creek
II-V 4.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater