Summer 2023 is fast approaching. Merced rafting trips are up and running April 2nd. In 2019, Paddlers got to experience some truly awesome peak high water and a long lingering summer of rafting. This year, there should be tons of dates for Cherry Creek with solid full-season Class V thrills. We are grateful to our…
– Updated May 1st, 2023 – this winter had over 12 atmospheric river events, and has broken several records for seasonal precipitation and snow.-Merced options are scheduled to start the first Saturday in April. We are planning on running the Merced until August!-Tuolumne trips start most likely memorial day weekend. We are facing several road…
Rivers each have their own unique reputation, character, and personality. Rafting them and spending time along their banks is an opportunity to know them better. Idaho’s Salmon River, known as the “River of No Return”, is a remote journey into one of the lower 48’s great wilderness areas. Colorado and Utah’s Green River and its…
2017 will go down in the history books as one of the highest water years on record and we were lucky to be a part of it. The high energy and enthusiasm began with our early spring trips, continued through peak high water in June and July and lingered into late season. Although our guides…
Nothing builds a hearty appetite like a day of paddling whitewater. The shared excitement and adrenaline demand quality calories. We have learned to prepare for large appetites. Enjoying a meal on the shore of a sparkling river is an integral part of all our trips, and is the perfect way to celebrate the experience. When…
Capture Some Memories Bring your rafting trip home with you – or share it online! Demand bragging rights on social media! Show it to your grand kids! Sierra Mac now offers video of your rafting trip on the Main Tuolumne or Cherry Creek. $100-140 per boat buys a 4-5 minute edited video or raw video…
Fishbio is a fisheries and environmental consulting company dedicated to advancing the research, monitoring, and conservation of fishes around the world. One of their recent projects included an extensive study of the Tuolumne River which provides drinking water for nearly 2.5 million people in the Bay Area. Fishbio chose Sierra Mac River Trips as their…
Most of the rafting photos that you see on our website were shot by the photographers of Picture This/Rapid Shooters. Owner Mark Leder-Adams has been shooting California rivers since the 1980’s, first on the American River and its forks, then later focusing his lens on the Kern, Merced, Tuolumne, Kings and Cherry Creek. Mark, along…
We reflect with gratitude on a truly great spring and summer of rafting. Thank you to everyone who joined us on the Merced, Tuolumne, and Cherry Creek this season. There were so many golden days we lost count. Days full of sunshine, laughter, excitement and sparkling whitewater. We appreciate the opportunity to share these great…
California’s Gold Country is a broad region east of the Central Valley centered around a 300 mile long stretch of State Highway 49 that passes through towns that originated during the gold rush. Many tourists pass it up in favor of the state’s more popular tourist destinations, but intrepid travelers will get to experience a…
🎣 New Fishing Adventure on the Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River! 🎣 We’re thrilled to introduce an unforgettable new way…
Tuolumne River Boating Access Is In Jeopardy! Please HELP! Lumsden Road as of April 5th 2023 Effective Lobbying Efforts ~>Join…
Check out some of our highlights form 2024 on the Tuolumne and Cherry Creek.
Rafting the Rivers of Yosemite
Marty & Tom McDonnell – Outfitter
