Merced - 4.5) Red Bud to Bagby Reservoir


Merced, California, US

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4.5) Red Bud to Bagby Reservoir

Usual Difficulty IV (for normal flows)
Length 17 Miles
Avg. Gradient 34 fpm

Split Rock Rapid from Downstream


Split Rock Rapid from Downstream
Photo by Matt Urdan taken 05/29/01 @ 1250 cfs

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
MERCED R A POHONO BRIDGE NR YOSEMITE CA
usgs-11266500 400 - 8000 cfs IV 01h26m 117 cfs (rc= -0.0 )


River Description

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Merced [CA] 4) El Portal to Route 49 at Lake McClure for in depth information about this reach. 


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2009-05-29 00:11:08

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Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Flow (cfs) Flow
Character		 Description
400-1200 Low Great for eager first timers and experienced rafters. Class III+ / IV- whitewater.
Many surfing and play opportunities, especially for smaller boats pursuing aggressive lines. River may be very bony in places, especially below 1000 cfs.
1200-3000 Medium Great for aggresive first timers and experienced rafters. Plenty of Class III & IV whitewater.
3000-6000 Medium-High Challenging Class IV whitewater, exciting for experienced rafters. Big waves and swift moving water.
6000-8000 High Fast moving water, with powerful waves and continuous rapids that may exceed one mile in length. Experience is highly recommended
8000+ Extremely High Near-Continuous Class V Whitewater with few eddies that may be guarded by powerful eddy fences. The Merced at this level is approaching floodstage. The riverbank on both sides is lined with trees that become very dangerous strainers. Major rapids may be unrunnable. Scouting should be comprehensive for the entire river length.

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
MERCED R A POHONO BRIDGE NR YOSEMITE CA
usgs-11266500 400 - 8000 cfs IV 01h26m 117 cfs (rc= -0.0 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
400 -8000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable IV

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 4.5) Red Bud to Bagby Reservoir , Merced California, US (mobile)