California whitewater - Lavezzola Creek, Northern Sierra Nevada, Sierra County Sierra county, 2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V)     4 miles   If you're coming from Truckee-Grass Valley it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful California scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Lavezzola Creek will make you feel great. There are no other stretches to paddle along Lavezzola Creek than the 2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville stretch. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The 2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville stretch of Lavezzola     Creek in California is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV(V) section of whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. 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. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great experience. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Briefly about the general area: During the   warmest time of the year at Lavezzola Creek highs are typically in the 90's while nighttime lows are frequently in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Lavezzola Creek tend to be in the 20's. All year is a delightful time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you have a thing about the outdoors. The Third Divide Trail is a glorious hiking trail close to Lavezzola Creek. On a pleasant day at Lavezzola Creek you can take a hike along the Second Divide Trail; a delightful location to stop by nearby is First Divide. A common amount of rain falls here at Lavezzola Creek; January is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. Lavezzola Creek, 2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV(V) Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.5978 Longitude: -120.7961 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.5596 Longitude: -120.8267 Paddler input for Lavezzola Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lavezzola Creek, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: QUINCY 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City 12 miles away Deer Creek Inn is a 150 year old restored Queen Anne Victorian located in the historic Gold Rush town of Nevada City, California. The historic shopping and dining district on Broad Street is only foot... Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle 21 miles away Nevada City Inn, Nevada City 22 miles away A home away from home! 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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 Lavezzola Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lavezzola Creek.   Whitewater Near Lavezzola Creek: Pauley Creek, Sierra County , 0 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville) Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 3 miles away, Class II-V - 4 miles long (Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge) Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Wild Plum Campground to Downieville) Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 8.5 miles long (Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge) Yuba River - Middle Fork, Sierra/ Nevada/ Yuba County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 22 miles long (Plumago Crossing to Route 49) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing) Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Sloat to Nelson Point) Feather River - South Fork, Plumas County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 8.3 miles long (Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing) Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas/ Butte County , 20 miles away, Class V+ - 32.5 miles long (Nelson Point to Milsap Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Lavezzola Creek: Royal Gorge, California , 30 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 33 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 34 miles away, 500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 36 miles away, 750 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 36 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 40 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 44 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 45 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Northstar at Tahoe, California , 50 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 51 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lavezzola Creek: Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City , 12 miles away Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle , 21 miles away Nevada City Inn, Nevada City , 22 miles away Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 22 miles away Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lavezzola Creek: Cannon Point Campground, Sierra County, 2 miles away Union Flat Campground, Sierra County, 5 miles away Ross Campground, Plumas County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Lavezzola Creek: Second Divide Trail, Sierra County , 3 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference Third Divide Trail, Sierra County , 4 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 2062 feet elevation difference Butcher Ranch Trail, Sierra County , 6 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 2125 feet elevation difference Bedbug Smith Trail, Sierra County , 7 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 1927 feet elevation difference Bayes Cabin Road, Nevada County , 8 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 1568 feet elevation difference Halls Ranch Trail, Sierra County , 9 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra County , 9 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Lavezzola Creek: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 66 miles away