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 Merced River One Day Trip Information Sheet [get PDF reader software]
All Merced Trips meet at the Whitewater Excitement Meeting Area in Midpines, CA. Midpines is 7 miles East of Mariposa. Please see below for exact directions. Meeting time for the Merced is 8:00am.
Drive to the town of Merced on Highway 99. In Merced, take Highway 140 east toward Yosemite National Park. Follow Highway 140 through the town of Mariposa. Seven miles past the town of Mariposa, is the town of Midpines. Just past the MT. VIEW GROCERY STORE (the Grocery Store will be on your right). On the left side of Highway 140 is our MEETING AREA. Look for our WWE Vans. We'll have a Whitewater Excitement Sign posted so you can't miss it. Park in the Parking area and come to the Check-In Table and the WWE Staff will be there to help.
One day trips you will need a swim suit or shorts, tennis shoes or Teva type saddles, hat, sunglasses with retaining device, sun block, lip balm, pile or poly-pro sweater along with a windbreaker in case of cool weather, disposable waterproof camera, garbage bag for wet clothes, a small amount of money for souvenirs, photos, extra set of clothes and dry shoes (left in the car) for the trip home.
Wet suits are required during the spring (prior to Memorial Day) and during times of HIGH WATER (can sometimes last until mid-June). They are provided by California River Rafting Excitement for all passengers under 6' 5" and 240lbs. For those over these heights and weights, you can rent them at a local dive or surf shop. For your safety, those not having wet suits when required will not be able to participate in the trip.
Two Day Trips you will need the above one day list plus, sleeping bag and pad, tent (optional after Memorial Day), camp clothes (dry shoes, long pants, shirt, sweater or jacket, personal and toiletry items, flashlight, insect repellant.
On all of our one day trips we provide a riverside deli-styled buffet lunch that includes an all you can eat sandwich bar with different breads, meats, cheeses, lots of veggies, potato or pasta salad, fresh fruits, potato chips, cookies, and ice cold drinks.
The meals provided on our 2 day trips include breakfast, lunch, and dinner the first day, and breakfast and lunch on day number 2. All meals include fresh fruit and veggies, and hot & cold beverages along with the entrees. Dinners consist of Filet Mignon, Grilled Chicken, Cesar Salad, French Bread, Baked Potato Bar, Corn on the Cob, Beer, Wine, and Sodas, and our Great Dutch Oven Baked Desserts.
Yosemite Bug Hostel (Midpines) (209)966-6666 The hostel has camping and bunk styled cabins available. Camping is $17.50/tent site. They also have a shower facility and restaurant for breakfast.
Indian Flat RV & Camp Area (El Portal) (209)379-2339
KOA (Midpines) (209) 966-2201
BLM Camp Areas(On the Merced River) First Come First Serve.
The BLM camp areas are located right on the banks of the Merced river, about 4 miles from our meeting area. They are primitive camp sites with no water and pit type toilets.
Mariposa Lodge (800) 341-8000
Best Western Mariposa (800) 321-5261
Holiday Inn Mariposa (209) 966-4288
Miners Inn Mariposa (800) 396-9770
Yosemite Motels (209) 742-6800
Los Angles 300 miles/5.5 +/- hours
San Francisco 110 miles/3.5 hours hours
San Jose 160 miles/ 3 hours
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Weather conditions can change from one day to the next. For the most up to date conditions click on NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. Spring time is generally in the 70-80 degree range, however, cooler rainy weather can happen, so be prepared with wet suits, rain jackets, pile or poly-pro sweaters. We only cancel at trip due to severe stormy conditions. Summer temperatures range in the high 80's to 100's. Summer evening temps are in the 60's.
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