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.
Not only does this river offer challenging whitewater rafting, add excellent
scenery and solitude and you get the Tuolumne.Images courtesy of All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting
This website provides information for the whitewater rafting community. Inside you will find shuttle directions to Ward's Ferry & Meral's Pool, a mile-by-mile river guide, flow information, and more. Information is also provided about the different camping areas, how to obtain whitewater rafting permits, and information about finding a commercial whitewater rafting outfitter.
General Whitewater Rafting Information
- Put-In: Meral's Pool
- Difficulty: Class IV+; V above 4000 cfs
- Length: 18 miles
- Season: March to October
- Gradient: 40 feet per mile overall.
- Runnable Levels: 600 cfs to 10,000 cfs
- Special Hazards: Clavey Falls mile 5.4 Class V
- Take-out: Ward's Ferry; New Don Pedro Reservoir
The Tuolumne River
River Descriptions
Mile-by-Mile River Map
River Access
Camping
River Conditions
Rafting Permits
Rafting with an Outfitter
Conservation
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