Sierra Mac River Trips

Sierra Mac River Trips For over 50 years, rafters on the federally designated Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River and the Cherry Find out why! www.sierramac.com

For over 50 years, rafters on the federally designated Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River and the Cherry Creek/Upper Tuolumne have selected locally owned and operated Sierra Mac River Trips more than any other outfitter.

05/18/2026

LUMSDEN ROAD IS OPEN! 🌊

After more than three years of waiting, one of our favorite put-ins is finally accessible again — and we couldn’t be more stoked to get back on the water.

This didn’t happen on its own. A huge heartfelt THANK YOU to the , , the , and every single person, crew member, and advocate who worked tirelessly to get this road reopened since the closure in early 2023. Your effort, persistence, and love for this river means everything to this community. 🙏

The Tuolumne is running wild and we are READY. Whether you’ve been waiting years to run this stretch or you’ve never experienced it before — now is the time.

🛶 Spots are filling fast. Link in bio to book your adventure.

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Hwy 120 is THE gateway to Yosemite and all the best recreational activities.
05/17/2026

Hwy 120 is THE gateway to Yosemite and all the best recreational activities.

05/01/2026

🌊🔥 TUOLUMNE RIVER IS CALLING 🔥🌊

The next 10–12 days are shaping up to be something SPECIAL out here… and you do NOT want to miss it.

We’ve got a potential environmental pulse flow May 8–11 that could push the river up near 10,000 CFS 😳💥 That means BIG water, powerful rapids, and the kind of adrenaline-filled days that people talk about for years.

👉 Yes — even with a below-average snowpack, we’ve got a real shot at HIGH WATER conditions. This is that rare window where everything lines up… and when it does, it’s GO TIME.

☀️ And the weather? Absolute perfection.
Forecast is calling for mid to upper 80s next weekend — warm sunshine, cool splashy rapids, and prime conditions for full-send spring rafting.

This is what Tuolumne dreams are made of:
🚣 Big waves
🌊 Technical lines
🔥 Epic canyon vibes
😎 Warm, sunny days
🤘 Crew energy on point

If you’ve been thinking about getting on the river… THIS is your sign.

Spots over the next 10–12 days are going to go fast — especially with that pulse flow window lining up.

Let’s run it. 🌊💪

04/15/2026

Spring is showing off and the rivers are calling 🌊☀️

2026 is shaping up to be an incredible rafting season in Yosemite, with OK snowpack, flowing waterfalls, and perfect conditions on the water. The Tuolumne River is set to run all the way through the first Monday in September—plenty of time to get out and experience it.

Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or just soaking in the scenery, this is the year to get on the river.

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Spring trips on the Tuolumne just hit different.It’s in those moments — sitting around the fire, looking up, sharing sto...
04/02/2026

Spring trips on the Tuolumne just hit different.

It’s in those moments — sitting around the fire, looking up, sharing stories — that the trip becomes more than just a day on the river. It turns into something you remember for a long time.

Big water. Big skies. Even bigger moments.

Spring nights out here are pure magic.

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It will be very hot very soon, come get wet in the waters of Yosemite
02/12/2026

It will be very hot very soon, come get wet in the waters of Yosemite

The rivers of Yosemite have some of the best rafting and whitewater runs in the world! 🫳🤘✌️
02/12/2026

The rivers of Yosemite have some of the best rafting and whitewater runs in the world! 🫳🤘✌️

Come and get it!
02/12/2026

Come and get it!

These Storms got us thinking good water thoughts for 2026
02/12/2026

These Storms got us thinking good water thoughts for 2026

📖 Tuolumne River | 1994 🌊🍷A Sierra Seasons article from the mid-’90s captured something rare: the Tuolumne as both a pro...
12/17/2025

📖 Tuolumne River | 1994 🌊🍷
A Sierra Seasons article from the mid-’90s captured something rare: the Tuolumne as both a proving ground for world-class whitewater and a canvas for refined wilderness travel.

Days were spent threading iconic Class IV runs, while evenings unfolded with the iconic ‘California Roll’ produced riverside, red wine poured from well-traveled bottles, and food that matched the setting—simple, intentional, and elevated by the place itself. No crowds. No noise. Just granite walls, cold water, and thoughtful meals earned mile by mile.

It was a curated river experience—where adventure and taste moved at the same pace.

That philosophy still defines how we travel the Tuolumne today. Timeless whitewater. Thoughtful food. Wilderness and comfort.

Address

27890 State Highway 120
Groveland, CA
95321

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7am - 7:30pm
Friday 7am - 7:30pm
Saturday 7am - 7:30pm
Sunday 7am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+12095918027

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