California whitewater - Sycamore Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, Fresno County

Fresno county, Maxson Road to Trimmer Springs Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V)     3 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wonderful California scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Sycamore Creek is 3 miles long
    and is a class III-IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.
You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
And if that's not sufficient there's a load more exciting things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. Sycamore Creek is ordinarily a relatively dehydrated place; of all the months in a year January is the one with the
 
most rain; the driest of the months is July.
Don't leave Sycamore Creek without first going for a hike along the Bobs Flat Trail, and there's perfect hiking along the Deep Creek Trail. All through the summertime months, highs mostly are in the 90's at Sycamore Creek. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Sycamore Creek temperatures drop to the 30's.

Sycamore Creek, Maxson Road to Trimmer Springs Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V)
Length: 3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.9202
Longitude: -119.30951

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.91749
Longitude: -119.27381

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Current weather conditions at Sycamore Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, California
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Local climate location: AUBERRY 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Outdoors Recreation Near Fresno, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fresno, California, the metro area neareast to Sycamore Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sycamore Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sycamore Creek:
Sycamore Creek, Fresno County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River)
Little Dry Creek, Fresno County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Sycamore Road to Sycamore Creek)
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)
Big Creek Kings River Tributary, Fresno County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Trimmer Springs Road to Kings River)
Kings River, Fresno County , 6 miles away, Class II(III) - 7 miles long (Kings River Powerhouse to Big Creek Cove)
Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 6.3 miles long (Ross Creek Trail to confluence of National Forest Kings)
Mill Creek, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Squaw Valley to Wonder Valley Guest Ranch)
Kings River, Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Pine Flat Dam to Centerville)
Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 11 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Old mine trail to National Forest Kings confluence)
Kings River - North Fork, Fresno County , 12 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Dinkey Creek to Main Kings Confluence)
 Ski Areas Near Sycamore Creek:
Sierra Summit, California , 20 miles away, 1679 vertical feet
Mammoth Mountain, California , 45 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Badger Pass, California , 48 miles away, 540 vertical feet
June Mountain, California , 49 miles away, 2580 vertical feet
Shirley Meadow, California , 84 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Dodge Ridge, California , 84 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sycamore Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DINUBA WEST, Dinuba , 22 miles away
Best Western Americana, Dinuba , 22 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fresno Clovis, Clovis , 29 miles away
Best Western Clovis Cole, Clovis , 29 miles away
Comfort Suites Clovis, Clovis , 29 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sycamore Creek:
Lombardo's Lakeview Resort, Sanger, 4 miles away
Lakeridge Camping and Boating, Sanger, 5 miles away
Cats Head Campground, Fresno County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Sycamore Creek:
Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno County , 1 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference
Deep Creek Trail, Fresno County , 3 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference
Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County , 18 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Sycamore Creek:
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 38 miles away
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 45 miles away

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