Photos of a run taken mid-July 2009. Eastern Sierra Kayak and Canoe
Club paddle from Stoneman Bridge to Sentinel Beach. This is the only area
in the Valley you are allowed to raft or kayak in. Generally allowed
May/June/July based on flows. Class 1, just a few minor ripples.
Wonderful views, although summer in Yosemite Valley is not exactly getting away
from the crowds! You can park close to the put in - we were able to park
about 1 block away. Put-in is at the southwest corner of the bridge - path
leads to the river and beach - or just follow the masses who have rented blue
rental rafts from Curry Village right nearby.
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Start of the run by Stoneman Bridge
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Put-in with Stoneman Bridge in background
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Put-in, Stoneman Bridge, looking upstream
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This is the take-out, at Sentinel Beach
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Sentinel Beach area
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Sentinel Beach
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Great views from the river, Half Dome in background
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Running the river with Half Dome as the backdrop
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Yosemite Falls in the background
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Yosemite Falls in background
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Swinging Bridge area, just beyond is the take-out at Sentinel Beach
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Greg helping some swimmers having problems
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No, not the place to be alone :)
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Sentinel Beach take-out
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