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. 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. Best Value Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows Located only 12 miles from the pristine grandeur of the Yosemite National Park Entrance at Buck Meadows *12 Miles East of Groveland*. The lodge is encompassed around soaring trees and vast mountains; ... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California, the metro area neareast to Tuolumne River - South Fork. 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: Best Value Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows , 0 miles away Best Value Mariposa Lodge, Mariposa , 18 miles away 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   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