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Top 5 Reasons to go on this trip (Tuolumne - 1 Day Classic):
Tuolumne River - Classic Two-Day
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| River Class: | IV |
| Normal Season: | May to September |
| Days: | 2 |
| River Miles: | 18 |
| Minimum Age: | 14 in Spring - 12 in Summer |
| Boat Types: | Paddle & Oar |
| Gradient: | 50' per mile |
| Elevation: | 1430' |
| Distance from L.A.: | 360 miles |
| Distance from Bay Area: | 140 miles |
| Group Size Limit: | 20 |
| Wet Suits: | Recommended in Spring and Fall |
On our 3 day " T " trip, we push off the riverbank with all gear aboard our rafts in dry bags, severing, for a time, all contact with the outside world. On our first day, we descend from our put-in at Meral's Pool and raft through the technical rapids of Rock Garden and Nemesis continuing on through 7-8 miles of drops and chutes ending our day at our riverside camp above famous Clavey Falls and a delicious dinner under the stars.Day 2 we spend exploring swimming holes and waterfalls in nearby tributary creeks spilling into the Tuolumne, relaxing in the summer sun and absorbing the scenic beauty of the Sierra wilderness.
Day 3 we blast through Clavey Falls after which the river passes through several Class III rapids before entering the final Class IV section before takeout.
Whitewater Voyages operates trips on the Tuolumne River under permit from Stanislaus National Forest, which restricts the river to two guided trips per day and a maximum group size of 20 for 2-day and longer trips.
Tuolumne River Rapids: The Tuolumne River is rated at Class IV, or IV+ above 4000 CFS. There is one class V rapid, Clavey Falls. Some of the more memorable rapids include Sunderland's Chute, Hackamack's Hole, Ram's Head, Grey's Grindstone, Hell's Kitchen and Clavey Falls.
18 River Miles of wave trains and rollicking rapids!
| River Class: | IV |
| Normal Season: | May to September |
| Days: | 3 Days |
| River Miles: | 18 |
| Minimum Age: | 14 in Spring - 12 in Summer |
| Boat Types: | Paddle & Oar |
| Gradient: | 50' per mile |
| Elevation: | 1430' |
| Distance from L.A.: | 360 miles |
| Distance from Bay Area: | 140 miles |
| Group Size Limit: | 20 |
| Wet Suits: | Recommended in Spring and Fall |
2010 Start dates - 1 Day:
May: 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 26
June: 2, 5, 8 ,11, 13, 18, 26, 29
July: 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31
August: 3, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 21, 25, 28, 31
September: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15, 18
| One-Day Trip - Tuolumne River - Classic | |||
| Trip Starts | Adult | Youth | Group |
| Monday to Friday | $219 | $197 | $186 |
| Saturday/Sunday | $229 | $206 | $194 |
Subject to a 3% River and Land Use Fee.
2010 Start dates - 2 Days:
May: 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 17, 26
June: 2, 5, 11, 13, 18, 26, 29
July: 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 21,25, 28, 29
August:, 10, 12, 25, 31
September: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15
| Two-Day Trip - Tuolumne River - Classic | |||
| Trip Starts | Adult | Youth | Group |
| Sunday to Thursday | $419 | $377 | $356 |
| Friday to Saturday | $439 | $395 | $373 |
Subject to a 3% River and Land Use Fee.
2010 Start dates - 3 Days:
May: 2, 10, 17, 26
June: 2, 5, 13, 18, 26, 29
July: 2, 17, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31
August: 7, 14, 21, 25, 28
September: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15
| Three-Day Trip - Tuolumne River - Classic | |||
| Trip Starts | Adult | Youth | Group |
| All Season | $549 | $494 | $466 |
Subject to a 3% River and Land Use Fee. Call 800-400-7238 for addtional dates.
To check availability and / or make your reservation, either call our friendly and helpful staff at 800-400-7238
or Use our new On-line Reservation System
For all of the instructions on rendezvous locations, what to bring, where to stay, and
everything else you need to know, please click to download our
Tuolumne River Rafting Rendezvous Information
Tuolumne River flows are controlled by the Hetch Hetchy dam and may run as long as through October. The Tuolumne River is rated at Class IV, or IV+ above 4000 CFS.
South Fork American River Fun Run
Class III-IV - 1 Day
Lower Kern River Jungle Run
Class III-IV - 1 Day
Lower Kern River Big Water
Class IV - 1 Day
Lower Kern River Southern Sierra Escape
Class III-IV - 2 Days
Upper Kern River Snap, Crackle and Pop
Class III-IV - 1/2 to 1 Day
Kings River Mega Joy Ride
Class III+ - 2 Days
Merced River Foam Dancer
Class IV - 2 Day
Middle Fork American River Blaster
Class II-IV - 1 or 2 Days
Kaweah River Sequoia Shooter
Class IV+ - 1 Day
Kaweah River Sequoia Gateway
Class IV+ - 2 Day
Lower North Yuba Shangri-La
Class IV-V - 1 Day
North Yuba River Maytag Whirl
Class III-IV - 1 & 2 Days
" We had our usual great time on the Kings River! Your staff was on top of their game as expected. This was our sixth trip. All was first class. We shall surely return! "
- Daniel MacLeith
" I just got back from a 2 day on the Tuolumne and let me tell you that I had the time of my life! I would do it all over again if I only could! We'll be back! "
- Carly Furry
In what has been called "the most significant victory in the history of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System", Congress designated the Tuolumne a "National Wild and Scenic River" in 1984.
On our 2 day trips through this wilderness mecca, we push off into the "forest primeval" with all gear aboard our rafts in dry bags, severing for a time all contact with the outside world.