California whitewater - American River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County Placer county, Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5 miles   The Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge section of American River - North Fork in Placer County is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. If you're coming from Truckee-Grass Valley it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're     whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The nature scenery of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge section is just one of them. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Northern Sierra Nevada. What would a location   like American River - North Fork be without out of the ordinary nearby highlights like Big Bend, and American River - North Fork is in the neighborhood of Quail Trap Ravine which is undeniably worth taking a look at. A good deal of precipitation falls at American River - North Fork; the month with most of the rain is January; the driest month is July. Summertime highs at American River - North Fork typically tend to be in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for American River - North Fork. American River - North Fork, Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.03979 Longitude: -120.90161 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.9998 Longitude: -120.93891 Paddler input for American River - North Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at American River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: NEVADA CITY 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn Auburn, Auburn 11 miles away The Quality Inn is in the historical town of Auburn in the heart of the gold country. We are minutes away from the American River recreational area which includes water rafting, hiking, swimming, fish... Best Western Golden Key, Auburn 11 miles away Located in the heart of Gold Country, a 'treasure' awaits you at the Best Western Golden Key in Auburn. You can explore oak and pine forests as well as discover the history and excitement of the Gold ... Super 8 Motel - Auburn, Auburn 11 miles away Located in the Foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Super Eight Auburn is in the Heart of the Mother Lode. Take Advantage of the American River Nearby, as well as many Lakes in the Region. Visit ...   Northern Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Northern Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on American River - North Fork, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on American River - North Fork, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to American River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near American River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near American River - North Fork: American River - North Fork, Placer County , 3 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 , 4 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 17 miles long (Oxbow Bend to Drivers Flat Road) American River - Middle Fork, Placer / El Dorado County , 5 miles away, Class I(II) - 7.1 miles long (former Greenwood Bridge to Mammoth Bar) Bear River, Nevada / Placer County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 11 miles long (Highway 174 Bridge to Lake Combie) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.5 miles long (Euchre Bar to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 11 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Confluence with Middle Fork to Folsom Lake) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 13 miles away, Class III+ - 15 miles long (Lotus Campground to Folsom Lake) American River - Middle Fork, Placer County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Mosquito Ridge Road to confluence with Middle Fork) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 20.5 miles long (Route 193 to Folsom Lake) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing)   Ski Areas Near American River - North Fork: Soda Springs, California , 41 miles away, 625 vertical feet Boreal, California , 43 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 43 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 44 miles away, 750 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 48 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 48 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 49 miles away, 600 vertical feet Homewood, California , 53 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 53 miles away, 300 vertical feet Northstar at Tahoe, California , 56 miles away, 2280 vertical feet   Hotels Near American River - North Fork: Quality Inn Auburn, Auburn , 11 miles away Best Western Golden Key, Auburn , 11 miles away Super 8 Motel - Auburn, Auburn , 11 miles away Comfort Inn Central, Auburn , 11 miles away Golden Chain Resort Motel, Grass Valley , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near American River - North Fork: Sky View Terrace Mobile Home, Foresthill, 4 miles away Orchard Springs Resort, Colfax, 4 miles away Starlight Cafe, Foresthill, 6 miles away   Trails Near American River - North Fork: Green Valley Trail, Placer County , 12 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 2371 feet elevation difference Euchre Bar Trail, Placer County , 15 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1947 feet elevation difference Bake Oven Trail, Placer County , 16 miles away,  9 hiking miles, 2032 feet elevation difference American Eagle Trail, Placer County , 16 miles away,  1.8 hiking miles, 190 feet elevation difference Nevada Point Trail, El Dorado County , 17 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 2771 feet elevation difference South Yuba Trail, Nevada County , 18 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference Humbug Trail, Nevada County , 18 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference