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   This stretch of Tuolumne River - South Fork is 7 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful scenery of California and the beautiful way the water     current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The wild scenery of the Central Sierra Nevada is great. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at Tuolumne River - South Fork is close to the national average; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is July. Through the summer here at Tuolumne   River - South Fork, high temperatures regularly reach the 90's with overnight lows in the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are typically in the 50's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Tuolumne River - South Fork. Go for a hike on 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. Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite Westgate Lodge is the most modern hotel in the Yosemite Park area. It is the closest hotel to the west gate entrance, located only 12 miles from the park entrance. Nes... Americas Best Value Inn - Mariposa Lodge, Mariposa 18 miles away The Americas Best Value Inn- Mariposa Lodge is truly a unique 45 room lodge centered in the heart of historic Mariposa Village only 28 miles from Yosemite National Park. The property is surrounded by ... Comfort Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway, 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, ...   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, 540 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, 2580 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 61 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 64 miles away, 1679 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: Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows , 0 miles away Americas Best Value Inn - Mariposa Lodge, Mariposa , 18 miles away Comfort Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway, Mariposa , 18 miles away Super 8 Mariposa/Yosemite Ntnl Prk Area, Mariposa , 18 miles away Best Western Yosemite Way Station Motel, 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