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Take-out CA

Take-out

Tuolumne - 3. Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo
Take-out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take-out marks the end of the Cherry Creek section, serving as a critical transition point for boaters exiting the most challenging stretch of the Tuolumne River. The rapid itself is less about technical navigation and more about setting up a safe takeout through a rocky, potentially shallow approach that requires careful boat placement and precise maneuvering. Paddlers should be prepared for potentially shifting river conditions and be mindful of potential swimmers or boat extraction challenges in this zone.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
9.0 mi
Directions
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3. Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool
Tuolumne
V 6.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater