California whitewater - Tenaya Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County

Mariposa county, Super Slide section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     1 miles
  The Super Slide section of Tenaya Creek in Mariposa County is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The beautiful scenery of California and the water flowing gracefully down Tenaya Creek will make you feel great. This is a very short section so better bring some good walking shoes. The beautiful Central Sierra Nevada
    scenery is an added bonus. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. You
might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The Super Slide section is the only paddling section along Tenaya Creek. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
From a rainfall point of view Tenaya Creek is a quite typical location; during January this area sees the most rain while July is commonly the driest month. Whohoo, so many enjoyable things in one place! The Central Sierra Nevada rules! Have a great hiking adventure along the
 
Clouds Rest Trail.
Summer at Tenaya Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Tenaya Creek plunge into the 20's. Hiking along the John Muir Trail - section 1 is perfect fun; a short journey to Pywiack Cascade is always worthwhile.

Tenaya Creek, Super Slide road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.81169
Longitude: -119.4676

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.7825
Longitude: -119.4983

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Current weather conditions at Tenaya Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, California
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Local climate location: HETCH HETCHY 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
7 miles away
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite facade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...

dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
12 miles away
Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...

Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
12 miles away
As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tenaya Creek.
 Whitewater Near Tenaya Creek:
Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls)
Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir)
Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper)
Merced River, Mariposa County , 16 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station)
Big Creek, Mariposa County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Chowchilla Mountain Road to South Fork Merced River)
Willow Creek, Madera County , 24 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Greys Mt. Campground to Chilkoot Campground)
Willow Creek, Madera County , 25 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Chilkoot Campground to Bass Lake)
San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, Madera County , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 32.5 miles long (Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir)
Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.4 miles long (Snyder Gulch to Route 140 Bridge)
West Walker River, Mono County , 30 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.3 miles long (Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow)
 Ski Areas Near Tenaya Creek:
Badger Pass, California , 14 miles away, 540 vertical feet
June Mountain, California , 27 miles away, 2580 vertical feet
Mammoth Mountain, California , 34 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Sierra Summit, California , 38 miles away, 1679 vertical feet
Dodge Ridge, California , 39 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Bear Valley, California , 54 miles away, 1900 vertical feet
Kirkwood, California , 63 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Sierra at Tahoe, California , 69 miles away, 2212 vertical feet
Heavenly, California , 70 miles away, 3500 vertical feet
Homewood, California , 85 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tenaya Creek:
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park , 7 miles away
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 12 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park , 12 miles away
dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park , 12 miles away
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tenaya Creek:
Tenaya Lake Campground, Mariposa County, 2 miles away
Porcupine Flat Campground, Mariposa County, 6 miles away
Upper Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Tenaya Creek:
John Muir Trail - section 1, County , 1 miles away, 18.5 hiking miles, 6931 feet elevation difference
Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa County , 3 miles away,  18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference
Tenaya Lake And Tuolumne Meadows Trail, Mariposa County , 3 miles away,  10.8 hiking miles, 910 feet elevation difference
Half Dome Trail, Mariposa County , 3 miles away,  11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference
Mist Trail, Mariposa County , 6 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1214 feet elevation difference
North Dome Trail, Mariposa County , 6 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference
Panorama Trail, Mariposa County , 7 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Tenaya Creek:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 17 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 53 miles away
 Lakes Near Tenaya Creek

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