Backpacker – August 2019

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE on the Tule, a s ever y bend of the

river hides a new waterslide, wading pool, or boulder-jumping spot

sculpted from smooth Sierra g ra nite. From the Sta irs river access

point, scra mble up- a nd downstrea m the South Fork Middle Fork of

the Tule to explore a series of mini-waterfalls and chest-deep rock

tubs. Just west, nea r Lower Coffee Ca mp, the waterslides get steeper

and splashier. And a few miles north, along the North Fork Middle

Fork, you’ll find both tranquil pools and a few natural chutes, includ-

ing the frothy, 30-foot-long Wishon Slide.

Swim season June to September Trailhead Unma rked tra il

about .5 mile up the Wishon Drive junction with CA 190 (36.1676,

-1 1 8 .70 4 9) Regs None Contact http://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia

No. 37

SLIDE INTO

TULE RIVER.

Giant Sequoia National

Monument, CA

Take your pick of

slides or diving

boards in the Tule.

Best
Summer
Ever

NO. 36

EXPERIMENT

WITH GRAVITY.