California whitewater - Yosemite Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County Mariposa county, Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     8 miles   The Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls stretch of Yosemite Creek is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. The beautiful scenery of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls section is the only paddling section along Yosemite Creek. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this     is an area with plenty of spots for that. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Central Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Yep, outdoors exciting things truly is bountiful here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Yosemite Creek is a wet place that gets a large amount of rainfall; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain while July is frequently the driest month. The warmest time of the year at Yosemite Creek comes with high temperatures in   the 80's while nighttime lows are typically in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Yosemite Creek. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Yosemite Creek; Hetch Hetchy Trail is a good local trail, and why not take a refreshing hike along the North Dome Trail. Yosemite Creek, Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.8515 Longitude: -119.57361 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.7583 Longitude: -119.59421 Paddler input for Yosemite Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yosemite Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park 3 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 8 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 8 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 Yosemite Creek.   Whitewater Near Yosemite Creek: Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) Merced River, Mariposa County , 10 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) Big Creek, Mariposa County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Chowchilla Mountain Road to South Fork Merced River) Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.4 miles long (Snyder Gulch to Route 140 Bridge) 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) Cherry Creek - West Fork, Tuolumne County , 25 miles away, Class V+ - 9.5 miles long (Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake) Tuolumne River - South Fork, Tuolumne County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area)   Ski Areas Near Yosemite Creek: Badger Pass, California , 10 miles away, 540 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 33 miles away, 1600 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 34 miles away, 2580 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 41 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 43 miles away, 1679 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 49 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 58 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 64 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 66 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Homewood, California , 81 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yosemite Creek: The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park , 3 miles away dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 8 miles away Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park , 8 miles away dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park , 8 miles away Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yosemite Creek: Porcupine Flat Campground, Mariposa County, 1 miles away Upper River Campground, Mariposa County, 3 miles away Lower River Campground, Mariposa County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Yosemite Creek: Hetch Hetchy Trail, Mariposa County , 2 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 3804 feet elevation difference North Dome Trail, Mariposa County , 2 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference Eagle Peak Trail, Mariposa County , 2 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 3939 feet elevation difference Yosemite Falls Trail, Mariposa County , 3 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 3958 feet elevation difference Tenaya Lake And Tuolumne Meadows Trail, Mariposa County , 4 miles away,  10.8 hiking miles, 910 feet elevation difference Four Mile Trail, Mariposa County , 4 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3869 feet elevation difference Ten Lakes Trail, Mariposa County , 5 miles away, 16.9 hiking miles, 2769 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Yosemite Creek: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 13 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 60 miles away   Lakes Near Yosemite Creek