San Joaquin

From the road into Squaw Leap Park, we hiked in along a dirt road to paddle the last mile or so of the Patterson Bend section of the San Joaquin River. After a mile of hiking, you come to a fence marking the start of private property. From there you can follow the fence line downhill across country to the river. Can't really recommend it. We thought we had some small spill, but we did not have time to drive to Kerchoff Reservoir. Turns out the flow was only slightly higher than base / fish flow, so we barely scraped through.
Paul and Evan climbing down this loose rock section.
What we came down to get to the river.
Evan starting this fun little rapid.
Paul taking some photos at our put-in.
Evan running the first rapid we came upon.
Paul showing us how much rapid #35 will make you smile.
Paul and the Rocks he loves.
This is the last rapid before the landscape changes and the river starts flowing into a beautiful gorge.
The gorge, where Patterson Bend ends and the Squaw Leap section begins. Paul and Evan posing next to the mossy rocks. Where you can see water seeping through the cracks.
Evan laughing out loud.
Evan having fun dropping down the 'The Shoot'.
Paul making the squeeze move.