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 average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The scenic beauty of California and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there     are lots of good places for that around here. The starting point is not too far from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake stretch of Cherry Creek - West Fork in California is 9.5 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The Central Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This is the only paddling section along Cherry Creek - West Fork. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: If you're here, you might as well go to Cherry Creek Canyon It's always magnificent to go to Shingle Spring. And that's   not everything you can do here in the Central Sierra Nevada. If you like skiing, you're in luck; Dodge Ridge is in the vicinity of Cherry Creek - West Fork. Cherry Creek - West Fork sees pretty high levels of rain; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Through the months of summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Cherry Creek - West Fork, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Cherry Creek - West Fork. 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. Best Value Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows 13 miles away Located only 12 miles from the pristine grandeur of the Yosemite National Park Entrance at Buck Meadows *12 Miles East of Groveland*. The lodge is encompassed around soaring trees and vast mountains; ... 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... Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park 28 miles away As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Cherry Creek - West Fork, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cherry Creek - West Fork, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California, the metro area neareast to Cherry Creek - West Fork. 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, 800 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, 2590 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: Best Value Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows , 13 miles away Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 28 miles away Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park , 28 miles away Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park , 28 miles away Curry Village, 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