California whitewater - Pauley Creek, Northern Sierra Nevada, Sierra County Sierra county, Second Divide Turnout to Downieville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     4 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Second Divide Turnout to Downieville stretch of Pauley Creek in Sierra County is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good workout     and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. 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 is the only paddling section along Pauley Creek. The beautiful Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is an added bonus. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at Pauley Creek is close to the national average; January is when you get the most rain here while July is   frequently the driest month. Having a brilliant time in the Northern Sierra Nevada is easy. Near Pauley Creek you locate the Third Divide Trail which is a magnificent hiking trail. For the period of the warmest time of the year, highs frequently are in the 90's at Pauley Creek, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Pauley Creek. First Divide is a magnificent location to spend some time at, and there is a brilliant hiking trail nearby called the Second Divide Trail. Pauley Creek, Second Divide Turnout to Downieville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.59389 Longitude: -120.7969 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.5595 Longitude: -120.82641 Paddler input for Pauley Creek, California: Riverside Inn is on the Downie River in Downieville, California. We are about a mile from Pauley and Lavezzola Creeks. For river conditions I look out my window! - Michael Carnahan BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pauley 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! Comfortable, park-like setting, 2/3 of a mile to downtown Nevada City, 27 guest rooms inluding 7 cottages. We are now an all non smoking room hotel. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pauley Creek.   Whitewater Near Pauley Creek: Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County , 0 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge 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 Pauley 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 Pauley 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 Pauley Creek: Cannon Point Campground, Sierra County, 2 miles away Union Flat Campground, Sierra County, 5 miles away Middlewaters Campground, Sierra County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Pauley 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 Pauley Creek: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 66 miles away