California whitewater - Dinkey Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County Fresno county, Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence stretch is just one of them. The scenic beauty of Fresno County and the water flowing gracefully down Dinkey Creek will make you feel great. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short     distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch of Dinkey Creek is 1.5 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. When you're paddling down a Central Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm days of summer highs here at Dinkey Creek get into the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Dinkey Creek   descend into the 20's. Dinkey Creek gets a typical amount of annual precipitation; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain while July is usually the driest month. Just can't get enough of the Central Sierra Nevada. Don't leave Dinkey Creek without first paying a visit to Sycamore Springs, and no need to travel far to take a look at attention-grabbing stuff like Indian Rock. Dinkey Creek, Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 130 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.92475 Longitude: -119.13157 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: HUNTINGTON LAKE 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 - North Fork, Fresno County , 2 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence) Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 2 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Balch Afterbay to confluence with Dinkey Creek) Kings River, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Garnet Dike Campground to Kirch Flat Campground) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 6.3 miles long (Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings) Mill Flat Creek, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Forest Service Road 12S0 to Kings River) Kings River, Fresno County , 5 miles away, Class II(III) - 7 miles long (Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River) Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 5 miles long (Bridge on Forest Service Route 7 to Trimmer Springs Road) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road) Sycamore Creek, Fresno County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River)   Ski Areas Near Dinkey Creek: Sierra Summit, California , 18 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 , 56 miles away, 800 vertical feet Shirley Meadow, California , 77 miles away, 600 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 91 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 108 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 117 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 123 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 125 miles away, 3500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dinkey Creek: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DINUBA WEST, Dinuba , 28 miles away Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 28 miles away Comfort Inn At Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers , 31 miles away Comfort Suites Visalia, Visalia , 34 miles away Marriott Visalia, Visalia , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dinkey Creek: Kirch Flat Campground, Fresno County, 2 miles away Camp Four Campground, Fresno County, 3 miles away Mill Flat Campground, Fresno County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Dinkey Creek: Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 10 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County , 11 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County , 16 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Dinkey Creek: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 31 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 45 miles away