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 nature scenery of California and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. When you're paddling down a Central Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Tenaya Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Super Slide stretch is the only one. The nearby
    hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections
here are not safe for beginners. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This is a very short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times.

Briefly about the general area:
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Central Sierra Nevada. Go for a hike on the Clouds Rest Trail. For the duration of the summertime, highs regularly are in the 80's at Tenaya Creek. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's.
 
High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Tenaya Creek are in the 20's.
Don't leave Tenaya Creek without first paying a visit to Pywiack Cascade, and going for a hike on the John Muir Trail - section 1 is always a delightful adventure. A common amount of precipitation falls here at Tenaya Creek; January is when you get the most rain here, and July is when it's the driest.

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.

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,...

Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park
12 miles away
Housekeeping Camp is located along a section of the Merced River in the center of Yosemite Valley. This is the ideal location for those who like to camp outdoors without the bother of setting up a ten...



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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, 800 vertical feet
June Mountain, California , 27 miles away, 2590 vertical feet
Mammoth Mountain, California , 34 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Sierra Summit, California , 38 miles away, 1600 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:
Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 12 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park , 12 miles away
Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park , 12 miles away
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 12 miles away
Curry Village, 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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