California whitewater - Merced River - South Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County Mariposa county, Snyder Gulch to Route 140 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.4 miles   The put-in is not too far from Madera, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Merced River - South Fork in Mariposa County is 7.4 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. This is a     pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The wild scenery of the Central Sierra Nevada is great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The natural beauty of Mariposa County and the water flowing gracefully down Merced River - South Fork will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Briefly about the general area: A great place to stop by in close proximity to Merced River - South Fork is Nutmeg Gulch, and you are near Marble Point since   you're here. Merced River - South Fork gets a common amount of yearly precipitation; January is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is July. The warmest time of the year at Merced River - South Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's; during the dark hours in the winter at Merced River - South Fork temperatures sink to the 20's. But wait, there's more amusing stuff to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. Go for a hike on the Hite Cove Trail. Merced River - South Fork, Snyder Gulch to Route 140 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7.4 miles Average Gradient: 34 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.61019 Longitude: -119.8202 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.65309 Longitude: -119.8866 Paddler input for Merced River - South Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Merced River - South Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Mariposa, Mariposa 11 miles away Shops and restaurants within walking distance. California State Mining and Mineral Exhibition 2 miles. Hotel located in historic Gold Country on year round highway to Yosemite National Park. Boating, ... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Merced River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Merced River - South Fork: Merced River, Mariposa County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 29 miles long (El Portal to Route 49 at Lake McClure) Merced River, Mariposa County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 17 miles long (Red Bud to Bagby Reservoir) Merced River, Mariposa County , 11 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) Tuolumne River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area) Merced River - North Fork, Mariposa County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 17 miles long (Greeley Hill Road to Merced confluence) Big Creek, Mariposa County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Chowchilla Mountain Road to South Fork Merced River) Chowchilla River, Madera County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Road 810 to Road 800) Fresno River, Madera County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Goldside Drive off road 600 to Road 600) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 9 miles long (Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool) Fresno River, Madera County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 11 miles long (Road 600 to Road 415)   Ski Areas Near Merced River - South Fork: Badger Pass, California , 13 miles away, 800 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 31 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 49 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 53 miles away, 1600 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 53 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 59 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 59 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 66 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 72 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Homewood, California , 82 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   Hotels Near Merced River - South Fork: Comfort Inn Mariposa, Mariposa , 11 miles away Super 8 Motel Mariposa /Yosemite National Park Area, Mariposa , 11 miles away Best Value Mariposa Lodge, Mariposa , 11 miles away Best Western Yosemite Way Station, Mariposa , 11 miles away Best Value Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Merced River - South Fork: Indian Flat RV Park, El Portal, 4 miles away Jerseydale Campground, Mariposa County, 5 miles away Midpines Koa Kampground, Midpines, 7 miles away   Trails Near Merced River - South Fork: Hite Cove Trail, Mariposa County , 1 miles away,  14.4 hiking miles, 1185 feet elevation difference Pohono Trail, Mariposa County , 14 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 3527 feet elevation difference El Capitan Trail, Mariposa County , 15 miles away, 14.7 hiking miles, 4758 feet elevation difference Pilot Ridge Trail, Mariposa County , 15 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1023 feet elevation difference Chilnualna Fall Trail, Mariposa County , 16 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 2879 feet elevation difference Hetch Hetchy Trail, Mariposa County , 19 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 3804 feet elevation difference Yosemite Falls Trail, Mariposa County , 19 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 3958 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Merced River - South Fork: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 14 miles away