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 Second Divide Turnout to Downieville section of Pauley Creek in Sierra County is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The starting location is a short drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon.     Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Pauley Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Second Divide Turnout to Downieville section is the only one. The beauty of the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. The scenic beauty of California and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Pauley Creek gets a typical amount of precipitation; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain while July   is regularly the driest month. First Divide is a great spot to visit near Pauley Creek; hiking along the Third Divide Trail is splendid fun. Yeah, come up here to the Northern Sierra Nevada for a great time. Pauley Creek is right by the Second Divide Trail. High temperatures at Pauley Creek during the summertime are in the 90's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 40's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Pauley Creek are in the 20's. 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: 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. 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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: 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 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