Merced
5) Redbud to Briceburg
April 29, 2012
Trip Report
| Reporter | Paul Martzen |
| Gauge Reading | 3200 cfs at MERCED RIVER NEAR BRICEBURG |
A group of 3 rafts and 2 kayaks put in at Redbud with about 2400 cfs estimated by dreamflows at Redbud. The staff gauge on the bridge was at 1.3 feet. See photo. It was a good powerful flow, but not overwhelming. Lots of holes to dodge through out the run. All of the big rapids felt really big with strong turbulence and big waves. We took out at Railroad Flat, after running Split Rock and Corner Pocket. Split Rock had huge waves and powerful turbulence. Corner Pocket did not feel as serious.