Tuolumne River
A major river flowing through Tuolumne Meadows, offering opportunities for hiking along its banks and enjoying the scenic beauty of the area.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Tuolumne River
Welcome to the banks of the mighty Tuolumne River. I am your guide, a professor of hydrology and environmental policy. …
Listen in the app2Headwaters and Soda Springs
We begin our analysis of the Tuolumne River system here, in the vast, open expanse of Tuolumne Meadows. The river at this elevation presents a deceptive tranquility. …
Listen in the app3The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne
Leaving the pastoral calm of the meadows, the Tuolumne River plunges headlong into a massive, V-shaped chasm: The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. This remote, rugged section of the river spans approximately thirty-three miles and…
Listen in the app4Entering the Whitewater: The Meral Pool Launch
We now conceptually transport ourselves downstream, exiting the national park boundaries and entering the domain of extreme whitewater at the Meral Pool boat launch. The character of the Tuolumne has fundamentally changed. …
Listen in the app5Sunderland's Chute and Sterns Rapid
Barely three-quarters of a mile into the journey, the river presents its first major challenge: Sunderland's Chute. This Class Four plus rapid immediately shatters any lingering complacency, setting an aggressive tone for the…
Listen in the app6Gray's Grindstone and Hell's Kitchen
Following a brief, deceptively serene stretch of water that allows heart rates to temporarily settle, the Tuolumne unleashes Gray's Grindstone. This is not a single, violent drop, but rather a grueling, half-mile-long technical…
Listen in the app7Clavey Falls: The King of the Tuolumne
We have reached the undisputed climax of the run. Before us lies Clavey Falls, the undisputed king of the Tuolumne River. …
Listen in the app8Closing
After the immense, heart-pounding adrenaline of Clavey Falls and the subsequent miles of challenging rapids, the character of the Tuolumne River changes one final, profound time. As we approach the takeout at Ward's Ferry Bridge,…
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What is Tuolumne River?
Tuolumne River is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.9403, -119.3583 |
| Last updated |