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Stanislaus, S. Fork - Hwy 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir
Stanislaus, S. Fork, California, US |
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Hwy 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir (Strawberry)
| Usual Difficulty | IV-V (for normal flows) |
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| Avg. Gradient | 94 fpm |
2nd Dam
2nd Dam
Photo of Max Blackburn by Jared Seiler taken june05 @ med-low
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| STANISLAUS, SF below Philadelphia Diversion Dam | ||||
| pge-S83 | 400 - 1200 cfs | IV-V | 26h44m | 50 cfs (rc= -0.4 ) |
| STANISLAUS SF, below Herring Creek | ||||
| pge-S61 | 400 - 1200 cfs | IV-V | 26h44m | 50 cfs (rc= -0.4 ) |
River Description
Put in: Highway 108 bridge. Elevation 5290 feet.
Take out: Lyons reservoir. Elevation 4215 feet.
Total drop 1075 feet over 11.5 miles.
There appear to be numerous options for put in and take out. Study a map.
Jay Seiler reports
This run was a lot of fun. We estimated it to be around 11 miles from a few miles above the
campground to about 3 or 4 miles below it. Great class 3-5.Two tricky dams above the campground.
Below the campground there were two class 5 drops separated by continuous 3-4 drops. First class
five portage on the right. The last mile of whitewater was the most fun-Six drops in a row. First
one is class 5, one of us in our group ran it blind-the next day we all walked it. Hard to
see-must make eddy on the left. Portage left. The next 5 drops are all class 4+ drops back to
back sticky holes all down the left-run right. Take out on the river left after a mile or so on a
logging road I believe-past the powerlines. Scout for wood and drops you might not want to try.
Have fun.Be safe.
Other Information Sources:
A GUIDE TO THE BEST WHITEWATER IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, HOLBEK & STANLEY, 1988
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Hwy 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir, Stanislaus, S. Fork California, US (mobile)