California whitewater - Dinkey Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County Fresno county, Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     6.3 miles   The Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings stretch of Dinkey Creek in California is 6.3 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with     mother nature will make you glad you came. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The beautiful scenery of Fresno County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings section is just one of many. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Sycamore Springs is a pleasant local attraction. Throughout the summertime months   at Dinkey Creek temperatures are generally in the 90's. All through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 50's while Dinkey Creek nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 30's. Around Dinkey Creek you don’t get a lot of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually January, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is July. Dinkey Creek, Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 6.3 miles Average Gradient: 275 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.96367 Longitude: -119.23225 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.90167 Longitude: -119.12203 Paddler input for Dinkey Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dinkey Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: AUBERRY 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Americana, Dinuba 27 miles away Stay at this Dinuba, California hotel in the beautiful San Joaquin Valley, gateway to Sequoia Park and Kings Canyon! The Best Western Americana is conveniently located 45 miles from the breathtaking ... 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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 Visalia-Porterville, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Visalia-Porterville, California, the metro area neareast to Dinkey Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dinkey Creek.   Whitewater Near Dinkey Creek: Kings River, Fresno County , 3 miles away, Class II(III) - 7 miles long (Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 5 miles long (Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 5 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek) Sycamore Creek, Fresno County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Kings River, Fresno County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Garnet Dike Campground to Kirch Flat Campground) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road) Mill Flat Creek, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River)   Ski Areas Near Dinkey Creek: Sierra Summit, California , 17 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 41 miles away, 3100 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 47 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 52 miles away, 800 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 80 miles away, 600 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 88 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 105 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 115 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 121 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 123 miles away, 3500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dinkey Creek: Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 27 miles away Comfort Inn At Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers , 33 miles away Lazy J Ranch Motel, Three Rivers , 33 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Kingsburg , 34 miles away Comfort Suites Visalia, Visalia , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dinkey Creek: Nutmeg Campground, Fresno County, 3 miles away Oak Flat Campground, Fresno County, 3 miles away Kirch Flat Campground, Fresno County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Dinkey Creek: Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 6 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County , 8 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County , 15 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Dinkey Creek: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 34 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 46 miles away