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East Fork Chowchilla River

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Why you'll love it

17.8 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
46 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
46 cfs
Average current
1.3 ft/s
Gradient
254.4 ft/mi
Drainage area
58 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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East Fork Chowchilla River

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About this water

East Fork Chowchilla River is a 18-mile paddling stretch near Mariposa, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 46 cfs and a gradient of about 254.4 feet per mile.

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