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   The natural beauty of Sierra County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The put-in location is a short drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, as you can see on the road map further down. The 2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville section of Lavezzola Creek is 4 miles long and is a class IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling     section along Lavezzola Creek. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The beauty of the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Lavezzola Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 90's, and the   night is rather cooler of course, generally in the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Lavezzola Creek temperatures dip to the 20's. Just can't get enough of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Lavezzola Creek; Second Divide Trail is a tremendous local trail. An average amount of rain falls at Lavezzola Creek; the wettest month of the year is generally January, that's the one that rains the most while July is regularly the driest month. The Third Divide Trail offers hiking at its best, and First Divide is also a fine spot to explore. 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. 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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