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Put-in CA

Put In

American Whitewater 37.8761, -119.3540

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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

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.