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 sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the     sections here are not safe for beginners. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is an extremely short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Tenaya Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Super Slide section is the only one. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Central Sierra Nevada scenery is an added bonus. The Super Slide section of Tenaya Creek in Mariposa County is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Pywiack Cascade is a beautiful place to have a look at while you're at Tenaya Creek; going for a hike along the Clouds Rest Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. Whohoo, so many exciting   things in one place! The Central Sierra Nevada is excellent! Hiking along the John Muir Trail - section 1 is glorious fun. From a rain point of view Tenaya Creek is a relatively normal spot; January is the wettest month with most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. For the period of the summertime months highs here at Tenaya Creek reach the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's; night lows in the 20's for Tenaya Creek. 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 Paddler input for Tenaya Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tenaya Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, California 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,...   Central Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Sierra Nevada. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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: 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 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