Tuolumne River Rapid Classes: A Complete Guide
Explore the rapids on the Tuolumne River with a mile-by-mile breakdown of Class III through Class V whitewater sections and flow conditions.
Cherry Creek Rafting
Yosemite Rafting Video Highlights
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…
Yosemite Rafting Outlook
– 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…
- Cherry Creek Rafting | Combination Rafting Trips | Merced River Rafting | Tuolumne River Rafting | Yosemite Rafting Trip Tips
This Year – Raft Cherry Creek
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…
Video Highlights from our 2017 Yosemite Rafting Season
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…
- Cherry Creek Rafting | Combination Rafting Trips | Tuolumne River Rafting | Yosemite Rafting Trip Tips
Fresh Delicious Meals Served on the River
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…
Yosemite Rafting Trip Videos
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…
Research Study Explores the Tuolumne
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…
California River Photography
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…
Rafting season was amazing – Thanks to all of our guests!
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…
