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 stretch of Tuolumne River - South Fork is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The wonderful Tuolumne County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. 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. There's camping available near     Tuolumne River - South Fork. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area stretch is just one of them. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly   about the general area: Tuolumne River - South Fork gets a common amount of yearly rain; January is the wettest month with most rain while July is regularly the driest month. High temperatures at Tuolumne River - South Fork through the warm days of summer are in the 90's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 50's, and night lows in the 30's for Tuolumne River - South Fork. Good hiking is available along the Pilot Ridge Trail. Tuolumne River - South Fork, Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.8209 Longitude: -119.918 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.8235 Longitude: -120.01261 Paddler input for Tuolumne River - South Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tuolumne River - South Fork, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: SONORA R S 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Mariposa, Mariposa 18 miles away Shops and restaurants within walking distance. California State Mining and Mineral Exhibition 2 miles. Hotel located in historic Gold Country on year round highway to Yosemite National Park. Boating, ... Super 8 Motel Mariposa /Yosemite National Park Area, Mariposa 18 miles away * Gateway to Yosemite National Park * Enjoy Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Golfing * Located in Historic Town Mariposa * Yosemite Tour Bus Pick-up Site * 35 miles from the west entrance to Yosemite Nat... Best Western Yosemite Way Station, Mariposa 19 miles away This Mariposa, California hotel offers convenient access to Yosemite National Park, the Sierra National Forest and the Giant Sequoia Trees. Welcome to the peace and beauty of central California's Si...   Central Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Sierra Nevada. Central Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tuolumne River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Tuolumne River - South Fork: Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 9 miles long (Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool) Clavey River, Tuolumne County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 8.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to Lower Bridge) Merced River - North Fork, Mariposa County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 17 miles long (Greeley Hill Road to Merced confluence) Merced River, Mariposa County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 29 miles long (El Portal to Route 49 at Lake McClure) Merced River, Mariposa County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 17 miles long (Red Bud to Bagby Reservoir) Cherry Creek - West Fork, Tuolumne County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 9.5 miles long (Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake) Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.4 miles long (Snyder Gulch to Route 140 Bridge) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 18 miles long (Lumsden Campground to Wards Ferry Bridge) Clavey River, Tuolumne County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 20.8 miles long (Lower Bridge to Ward's Ferry) Merced River, Mariposa County , 20 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station)   Ski Areas Near Tuolumne River - South Fork: Dodge Ridge, California , 20 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 23 miles away, 800 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 37 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 48 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 54 miles away, 2212 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 61 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 61 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 64 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 67 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Homewood, California , 70 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tuolumne River - South Fork: Comfort Inn Mariposa, Mariposa , 18 miles away Super 8 Motel Mariposa /Yosemite National Park Area, Mariposa , 18 miles away Best Western Yosemite Way Station, Mariposa , 19 miles away Little Valley Inn, Mariposa , 22 miles away dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tuolumne River - South Fork: Yosemite Pines RV Park, Groveland, 2 miles away Berkeley-Tuolumne Campground, Tuolumne County, 2 miles away Rainbow Pool Campground, Tuolumne County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Tuolumne River - South Fork: Pilot Ridge Trail, Mariposa County , 4 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1023 feet elevation difference Hite Cove Trail, Mariposa County , 14 miles away,  14.4 hiking miles, 1185 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Tuolumne River - South Fork: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 25 miles away