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 Paddler input for Sycamore Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sycamore Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: AUBERRY 7 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 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