Tuolumne River Our finest wilderness rafting experience, this shining jewel of a waterway was designated by Congress as a national Wild and Scenic River in 1984. Whenever our clients on other rivers ask our guides which river to do next, the Tuolumne is usually the river mentioned. Unlike most of our other rivers, the Tuolumne is not accessible by road during the entire trip. Thus, all necessary gear is taken with us on the rafts. Rapids such as Rams Head, Steamboat, Cabin, Hells Kitchen and the granddaddy of them all, Clavey Falls, will stir the blood of any rafter, veteran or novice.
Trips range in length from one to three days.
All trips cover the full 18 miles of river, but the more time spent in the canyon, the better. Three-day trips also let you test the extended culinary talents of our guides. At trip's end, our boom truck will arrive to winch up all the boats and gear from the river to Wards Ferry Bridge, allowing you time to enjoy a cold beverage before you depart for civilization. The Forest Service limits commercial launches to 2 starts per day to assure trip quality on this National Wild and Scenic River. Zephyr has many launch dates available for the 1999 season.