Paddle Report

Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus river run

California, USA Clark Fork Class III-IV
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Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus -- California paddle run
Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus California · Clark Fork
About this run

Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus

The Whitewater River Run Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with Middle Fork Stanislaus is a popular whitewater destination located in California. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 500 and 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) for optimal rapids and navigability. The class rating for this section is Class III-IV, meaning it has moderate to difficult rapids that require experienced paddlers and equipment.

The segment covers roughly 16 miles of the river and features several notable rapids and obstacles, including the Class IV Clavey Falls and the Class III+ Rock Garden. The river also passes through scenic canyons and forests, providing a beautiful backdrop for paddlers.

Specific regulations for the area include a permit system for overnight camping and a limit on group sizes. Additionally, visitors are required to pack out all their trash and minimize their impact on the natural environment.

StateCalifornia
RiverClark Fork
ClassIII-IV
Elevation6,593 ft
Current flow--
Percent of normal61%
StreamgageUSGS 10296000
Latitude38.4165°
Longitude-119.7459°
Detailed forecast

Plan your run down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.

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Regional flow

Regional streamflow levels

USGS streamgauges around Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.

Whitewater safety

Check the flow before you run
Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
Know your skill ceiling
Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
Wear the right gear
Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
Scout, set safety, and run with a team
Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
Respect the river
Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.

FAQ

About Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus

What's the optimal flow for Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus?

The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.

How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?

The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.

What's the whitewater class?

See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.

Where do I put in / take out?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.

Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.