Class V (VI) Tuolumne River, CA
Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne (Cherry Creek to Merals Pool)
The 9-mile class 5+ Cherry Creek/Tuolumne run is one of the most challenging commercial runs in the world. With an overall gradient of 110 feet per mile and a "Miracle Mile" dropping at over 200 feet per mile, Cherry Creek is possibly the most challenging whitewater rafting run in the nation.
For More Information Visit: Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River - rivers.gov Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River - US Forest Service Tuolumne (Cherry Creek) - American Whitewater
Section Details
| Trip Length | Partial Day, 9.0 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 | No |
| 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 |
