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Stanislaus, CA

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Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry (Goodwin Canyon)

Class III-IV+
4.3 Miles
Avg Gradient 30 fpm
Max Gradient 50 fpm

Looking down into Mr. Toad's Wild Ride


Looking down into Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Photo of Mr. Toad's by Daniel Lundberg taken 10/22/2006 @ 1300 cfs

Gauge Information

Stanislaus
Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry III-IV+
med
639
10/12 0:30
[detail]

Min Sug. Level:  600 cfs Max Sug. Level:  5000 cfs

River Description

Getting There: The take out is at Knights Ferry's Recreation Area, approximately 30 miles northeast of Modesto, CA. From this public park, drive about 2-3 miles east along Highway 120/108 to Tullock Road (a left turn). Drive another 1.6 miles to the put-in. GPS Coordinates at Google Maps. If you can see the Goodwin Dam, you've gone too far.



There is limited parking along both sides of the road. From here it is a short walk to the river.



Scouting Mr. Toad's: After turning onto Tullock Road, there is a dirt road 1.3 miles down on the left hand side. From here you can scout Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. Park on the dirt road and its a short hike to the overlook. From this spot it is only another 0.3 miles to the put in.



Local Clubs:
For more information on this and other local paddling areas, please feel free to contact these local clubs: SJPaddlers, NEW Kayak Club, or Gold Country Paddlers.

Online:
You can get more information from California's Whitewater Community at boof.com.

Goodwin-Canyon.com is a website that has a lot of useful information about the river and area. They have a river map that you can print out and take with you.

There is also a write up on California Creeks.
 

StreamTeam Status: verified
Last Updated: 2008-03-19 13:53:00