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Put-in CA

Put In

Tuolumne - 1. Tuolumne Meadows to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Tuolumne River a Grand Cyn of Tuolumne above Hetch Hetchy Downstream Primary
Runnable: 8.9 – 15.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
TUOLUMNE RIVER HTH Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 3,870 ft
TUOLUMNE RIVER FHH Primary
Elevation: 5,350 ft
TUOLUMNE RIVER EDT Primary
Elevation: 4,620 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the initial access point and launch location for the Tuolumne River run through Tuolumne Meadows, marking the start of a remote high-altitude wilderness whitewater journey. While not a significant rapid itself, the Put In requires careful boat positioning and awareness of potential shallow sections and river entry logistics in the alpine environment. Paddlers should scout entry conditions, assess water levels, and prepare for the extended backcountry wilderness section ahead.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
32.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Tuolumne Meadows to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Tuolumne
IV-V+ 31.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater