California whitewater - Tuolumne River - South Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, Tuolumne County
Tuolumne
county,
Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 7 miles
The Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area section of Tuolumne River - South Fork in California is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general
area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. If you're coming from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are
so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area stretch is just one of many. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The scenic beauty of California and the water flowing gracefully down Tuolumne River - South Fork are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
Briefly
about the general area: The annual precipitation here at Tuolumne River - South Fork is about average; the month with most of the rain is January, and the driest of the months is July. For the period of the warm months here at Tuolumne River - South Fork, high temperatures
ordinarily reach the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are usually in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Tuolumne River - South Fork. Going for a hike along the Pilot Ridge Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region.
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