California whitewater - Truckee River, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer/ Nevada County Placer/ Nevada county, Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     27 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section of Truckee River is 27 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Placer/ Nevada County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. If you have     the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston stretch is just one of them. The river winds through the Northern Sierra Nevada and you get great scenery. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The put-in is not too far from Reno-Sparks, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: Summer brings highs in the 80's to Truckee River. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the   30's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Truckee River are in the 0's. This spot, the Northern Sierra Nevada, has so much outdoors entertaining stuff. Nearby Casey Canyon is a splendid spot to go if you're at Truckee River, and Rocky Canyon Spring is always fun to check out. At Truckee River you don’t see much rain; throughout January this area sees the most snow, and the driest month is July. If the weather is delightful here at Truckee River, you can go for a hike along the Mount Rose Trail, and Mills Spring is a lovely spot to pop by while you're at Truckee River. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Truckee River, Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 27 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.3861 Longitude: -120.09311 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.39469 Longitude: -120.02031 Paddler input for Truckee River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Truckee River, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: BOCA 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Northstar-At-Tahoe, Truckee 6 miles away Enjoy Northstar at Tahoe Resorts mountain charm with on-site lodging featuring hotel style rooms and lodge style condominiums all nestled at the base of 2,480 acres of world-class skiing, boarding, cr... Brockway Springs Resort, Kings Beach 7 miles away Far away from the bustling, noisy world we call civilization, there's a place just for you where you leave your cares behind and your troubles at home... Brockway Springs Resort. Nestled on Lake Tahoe... 8050 Northstar, Truckee 7 miles away Narrow cobblestone streets, cozy apr??s-ski pubs and relaxed charm make the Village of Northstar the perfect place for you to unwind. Whether you like to sit for hours soaking in the animation that s...   Northern Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Northern Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Truckee River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Truckee River, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Reno-Sparks, Nevada Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Reno-Sparks, Nevada, the metro area neareast to Truckee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Truckee River.   Whitewater Near Truckee River: Truckee River, Nevada/ Sierra/ Washoe County , 5 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Farad Powerhouse to Verdi) Truckee River, Washoe County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Verdi to Mayberry Park) Truckee River, Washoe County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Truckee River Whitewater Park Reno) Truckee River, -blank- County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Mayberry Park to Cottonwood Park) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 30 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove)   Ski Areas Near Truckee River: Northstar at Tahoe, California , 8 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Diamond Peak, Nevada , 12 miles away, 1840 vertical feet Mt. Rose, Nevada , 12 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 14 miles away, 600 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 14 miles away, 300 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 16 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 17 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Homewood, California , 18 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 19 miles away, 750 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 20 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Truckee River: Northstar-At-Tahoe, Truckee , 6 miles away Brockway Springs Resort, Kings Beach , 7 miles away 8050 Northstar, Truckee , 7 miles away Cedar Glen Lodge, Tahoe Vista , 8 miles away Firelite Lodge, Tahoe Vista , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Truckee River: Annie McCloud Campground, Nevada County, 5 miles away Stampede Campground, Sierra County, 5 miles away Alpine Meadow Campground, Nevada County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Truckee River: Mount Rose Trail, Nevada County , 3 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 1022 feet elevation difference Mount Rose Trail, Washoe County , 8 miles away,  5.4 hiking miles, 787 feet elevation difference Granite Chief Trail, Placer County , 17 miles away,  5.2 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference Pacific Crest Trail - section 14, County , 17 miles away, 54.3 hiking miles, 2897 feet elevation difference Cottonwood Fisherman Trail, Sierra County , 19 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 737 feet elevation difference Painted Rock Trail, Placer County , 19 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference Cottonwood Overlook Trail, Sierra County , 20 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 607 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Truckee River