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Take-out CA

Wards Ferry Bridge

Tuolumne - 4. Lumsden Campground (Merals Pool) to Wards Ferry Bridge (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Cherry Creek below Valley DAM near Hetch Hetchy CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

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
Wards Ferry Bridge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This newest bridge was constructed in 1971 to keep the road above the high water mark of New Don Pedro reservoir.  The stone abutments of the old road remain just upstream on each side of the river. 

There is a steep trail on river left suitable for individual hikers and kayakers, but private rafters will use the slightly wider trail on river right.  It is an awkward, slippery, difficult carry, so be careful.  Commercial raft companies use a winch to lift their boats straight from the water to the bridge. 

AW is working with the other stakeholders to design, fund and construct a better take out. 

Location
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
18.0 mi
Directions
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4. Lumsden Campground (Merals Pool) to Wards Ferry Bridge
Tuolumne
IV 18.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater