Class IV-V (V) Tuolumne River, CA
Main Tuolumne (Merals Pool to Wards Ferry)
The Tuolumne is a premier California whitewater rafting river, and is also considered one of the all time Classic California whitewater rafting runs. The run starts at Meral's Pool and flows through 18 miles of intense boulder slalom rapids down to Ward's Ferry. It combines a series of demanding rapids spaced at close intervals with the power and waves of larger rivers and requires no portages.
Not only does this river offer challenging whitewater rafting, add excellent scenery and solitude and you get the Tuolumne.
For More Information Visit: Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River - rivers.gov Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River - US Forest Service Tuolumne (Main Tuolumne) - American Whitewater
Section Details
| Trip Length | One Night, 18.0 Miles |
| Notes | A free, mandatory permit is required to float between Cherry Creek and Merals Pool and from Merals Pool to Ward's Ferry from May 1 to October 15. Permits can be picked up at the Groveland Ranger Station. |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Permit | Yes |
| Manager | U.S. Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest |
| Wild & Scenic | Yes |
| Water Trail | No |
| Partner Information |
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recarea/?recid=83130
https://www.rivers.gov/river/tuolumne |
| Description | American Whitewater |
Photo Credit: Paul Martzen - American Whitewater
