Re: Rafting the Merced

Anybody know what the water levels are like in the Valley? We are going to be there July 14-21. We bring our our own rafts. Just wondering if we should leave them at home...Thanks

It's getting low:

http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/plotReal?staid=POH
http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/plotReal?staid=HIB

Not looking good for the 14th -21st. I'll be there the 5-13 and i'm not counting on rafting.

It was pretty low when we were there on Father's Day weekend and there were places you could wade across.

The view from Swinging Bridge last Wednesday morning:



There were still lots of rafters in the river later in the day. I can't predict how fast the water level's going to drop, though.

Thanks for the info. I think I'll bring them anyway. They are small and don't take much room.