California whitewater - American River - Middle Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County Placer county, Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     2.1 miles   This section of American River - Middle Fork in Placer County is 2.1 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, as you can see on the road map further down. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The     nature scenery of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork stretch is just one of many. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes American River - Middle Fork a wet site; January is the month   that gets the most rain, and the driest month is July. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Northern Sierra Nevada. Take a hike on the Nevada Point Trail. Through the summer, highs frequently are in the 90's at American River - Middle Fork. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to American River - Middle Fork. American River - Middle Fork is right by the Bake Oven Trail, and Skunk Canyon is another great place to visit close by. American River - Middle Fork, Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 2.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.02429 Longitude: -120.7195 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.0106 Longitude: -120.74501 Paddler input for American River - Middle Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at American River - Middle Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: COLFAX 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near American River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near American River - Middle Fork: American River - North Fork, Placer County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.5 miles long (Euchre Bar to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road) Rubicon River, Placer/ El Dorado County , 10 miles away, Class V - 20.3 miles long (Ellicott Bridge to Ralston Afterbay) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.3 miles long (Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar) American River - Middle Fork, Placer/El Dorado County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 17 miles long (Oxbow Bend to Drivers Flat Road) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Slab Creek Dam to White Rock Powerhouse) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.8 miles long (Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge) American River - Middle Fork, Placer / El Dorado County , 16 miles away, Class I(II) - 7.1 miles long (former Greenwood Bridge to Mammoth Bar) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road) Bear River, Nevada / Placer County , 18 miles away, Class II-V - 11 miles long (Highway 174 Bridge to Lake Combie)   Ski Areas Near American River - Middle Fork: Royal Gorge, California , 27 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 29 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 31 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 32 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 32 miles away, 750 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 35 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 35 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 37 miles away, 600 vertical feet Homewood, California , 40 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 41 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near American River - Middle Fork: NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville , 16 miles away Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast, Placerville , 16 miles away Historic Cary House Hotel, Placerville , 16 miles away Westhaven Inn Pollock Pines, Pollock Pines , 17 miles away Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near American River - Middle Fork: Ralston Campground, Placer County, 1 miles away Camp Chiquita Campground, Georgetown, 4 miles away Chicken Hawk Campground, Placer County, 4 miles away   Trails Near American River - Middle Fork: Bake Oven Trail, Placer County , 3 miles away,  9 hiking miles, 2032 feet elevation difference Nevada Point Trail, El Dorado County , 4 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 2771 feet elevation difference Green Valley Trail, Placer County , 9 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 2371 feet elevation difference American Eagle Trail, Placer County , 9 miles away,  1.8 hiking miles, 190 feet elevation difference Euchre Bar Trail, Placer County , 9 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1947 feet elevation difference Italian Bar Trail, Placer County , 10 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 2437 feet elevation difference Pigeon Roost Trail, Placer County , 10 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 763 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near American River - Middle Fork