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   This section of Truckee River in California is 27 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Reno-Sparks, as you can see on the road map further down. 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 a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad     you came. The nature scenery of Placer/ Nevada County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. 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. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. When you're paddling down a Northern Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: Put some time   aside to spend at Rocky Canyon Spring if you're here at Truckee River, and the Mount Rose Trail is a wonderful hiking trail nearby. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Be careful coming to the Northern Sierra Nevada, you might not ever want to go home again. Mills Spring is always fun to check out; Casey Canyon is a pleasant site to spend some time. All through the warm months at Truckee River highs are typically in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 30's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with temperatures at Truckee River dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. Truckee River gets very little rainfall; during the month of January you get the most snow around here; July on the other hand is the driest. 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... Firelite Lodge, Tahoe Vista 8 miles away Great economy accommodations with modern amenities. The lodge resides across from the sandy beach and small marina; allowing panoramic views and access to Lake Tahoe. Swimming pool open during the sum...   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 Firelite Lodge, Tahoe Vista , 8 miles away Tahoe Sands Resort, Tahoe Vista , 8 miles away Knights Inn Cedar Glen 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