Tuolumne River, California
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The wild, blue Tuolumne River runs through California's scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains, featuring premier whitewater as well as wildlife, shore hikes, and adjacent creeks and waterfalls.
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California's premier whitewater river is a slalom course of boulders of escalating intensity. Staircase rapids, chutes, and pools by the score, and Yosemite National Park create the ultimate river adventure, a journey by turns exciting and pristine. World famous, this is where ambitious runners earn their stripes. An 18-mile run of whitewater will challenge experienced rafters with its Class IV-V rapids, swelling at high water flows to 25 major rapids, 14 of which are named stretches of rock, water, and chilling turbulence. Boaters may access the River at one of two entry points: the Cherry Creek Trailhead and Launch and Meral's Pool. While the protected areas of the Tuolumne River begin above Preston Falls, there are no designated campsites until one approaches Meral's Pool. Not far upstream from the pool are three developed campgrounds. Downstream, boaters may utilize one or more of the 13 undeveloped campsites. After 18 miles of whitewater thrills, take out is at Wards Ferry Bridge. The Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River attracts visitors enthusiastic about fishing, hiking the trails, enjoying the wildlife and wildflowers, picnicking, and camping, as well as running the rapids.
Tour Operator Trips on the Tuolumne River, California
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$219
1 - 3 days |
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Tuolumne River Rafting
Rafting in California
What's your pleasure? The Tuolumne (pronounced Too-all-uhme) is a standard-setting river, to which all other... |
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* Trip price reflects the average cost per day for a guided rafting adventure on a given river (
= $50-$100/day;
= $100-$250/day;
= $250 or more/day) and accounts for half-day, full-day, or multiday rafting excursions. Lodging, dining, and transportation costs (airfare, car rental/shuttle, equipment rentals, etc.) have not been factored into account. Please note that the trip price classification is intended to be an approximate guideline, as the range of prices on a given river can vary based on amenities, services, and customized add-ons offered through individual outfitters.
