California whitewater - Cherry Creek - West Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Tuolumne County Tuolumne county, Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     9.5 miles   The natural beauty of Tuolumne County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. If you're coming from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake stretch of Cherry Creek - West Fork is 9.5 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping     in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other stretches to paddle along Cherry Creek - West Fork than the Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake stretch. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: So much entertaining stuff to do here in the Central Sierra   Nevada, too glorious to be true. Head up to Dodge Ridge and strap some skis to your feet. Cherry Creek - West Fork is a wet site that gets lots of rainfall; most of the rain falls during January, and the driest month is July. All through the warm months here at Cherry Creek - West Fork, high temperatures usually reach the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are mostly in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Cherry Creek - West Fork. A visit to Shingle Spring will fill your soul with brilliant feelings, and a glorious place to take a look at close by is Cherry Creek Canyon. Cherry Creek - West Fork, Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 9.5 miles Average Gradient: 240 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.1049 Longitude: -119.8846 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.97579 Longitude: -119.9144 Paddler input for Cherry Creek - West Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cherry Creek - West Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: CALAVERAS BIG TREES 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite Westgate Lodge is the most modern hotel in the Yosemite Park area. It is the closest hotel to the west gate entrance, located only 12 miles from the park entrance. Nes... The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park 27 miles away As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite facade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart... dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park 28 miles away Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...   Central Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Sierra Nevada. Central Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cherry Creek - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Cherry Creek - West Fork: Clavey River, Tuolumne County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 8.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to Lower Bridge) Tuolumne River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 9 miles long (Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool) Stanislaus River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Highway 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 18 miles long (Lumsden Campground to Wards Ferry Bridge) Clavey River, Tuolumne County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 20.8 miles long (Lower Bridge to Ward's Ferry) Merced River, Mariposa County , 22 miles away, Class II-V - 29 miles long (El Portal to Route 49 at Lake McClure) Merced River - North Fork, Mariposa County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 17 miles long (Greeley Hill Road to Merced confluence) Merced River, Mariposa County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 17 miles long (Red Bud to Bagby Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Cherry Creek - West Fork: Dodge Ridge, California , 9 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 26 miles away, 540 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 27 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 37 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 43 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 49 miles away, 3500 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 58 miles away, 2580 vertical feet Homewood, California , 60 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 63 miles away, 300 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 65 miles away, 1802 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cherry Creek - West Fork: Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows , 13 miles away The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park , 27 miles away dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 28 miles away Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park , 28 miles away dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cherry Creek - West Fork: Cherry Valley Campground, Tuolumne County, 3 miles away Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Campground, Tuolumne County, 9 miles away Hetch Hetchy Campground, Tuolumne County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Cherry Creek - West Fork: Pilot Ridge Trail, Mariposa County , 15 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1023 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Cherry Creek - West Fork: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 30 miles away   Lakes Near Cherry Creek - West Fork