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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This section of Lavezzola Creek is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV(V) section. The wonderful California scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The 2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville section is the only paddling section along Lavezzola Creek. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river,     but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The river winds through the Northern Sierra Nevada and you get great scenery. 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 rivers. The starting point is not too far from Truckee-Grass Valley, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: The Third Divide Trail is a great hiking trail right next door to Lavezzola Creek, and you might also   want to pay a visit to First Divide since you're here at Lavezzola Creek. The amount of rain that falls at Lavezzola Creek is close to the national average; January is when you get the most rain here, and July on the other hand is the driest. All through the summertime months at Lavezzola Creek temperatures are generally in the 90's. Summer night lows sink down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Lavezzola Creek sink into the 20's. All year is a delightful time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you go for the outdoors. If the weather is delightful here at Lavezzola Creek, you can go for a hike along the Second Divide Trail. 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: Soda Springs, California , 33 miles away, 625 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 Homewood, California , 52 miles away, 1650 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