California whitewater - West Walker River, Central Sierra Nevada, Mono County Mono county, Highway 395 Bridge to Walker section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     11 miles   This section of West Walker River in California is 11 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. The campgrounds here at West Walker River are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving.     You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The wonderful Mono County scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Lost Canyon Trail, and West Walker River is near Tollhouse Canyon which is undeniably worth a visit. West Walker River is regularly a rather arid place; throughout the month of January you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is July. Summertime   brings highs in the 80's to West Walker River. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's while West Walker River overnight low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 20's. If you want a brilliant time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Sierra Nevada. Don't leave West Walker River without first going for a hike along the Early Emigrant and Indian Trail. West Walker River, Highway 395 Bridge to Walker road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 11 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.37939 Longitude: -119.44871 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.5177 Longitude: -119.4694 Paddler input for West Walker River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at West Walker River, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: WOODFORDS 1 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 West Walker River.   Whitewater Near West Walker River: West Walker River, Mono County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.3 miles long (Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 23 miles away, Class III - 7.3 miles long (Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 25 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 26 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake)   Ski Areas Near West Walker River: Dodge Ridge, California , 37 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 40 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 42 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 44 miles away, 2000 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 45 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 45 miles away, 800 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 47 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 54 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Diamond Peak, Nevada , 54 miles away, 1840 vertical feet Mt. Rose, Nevada , 56 miles away, 1440 vertical feet   Hotels Near West Walker River: Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, Topaz Lake , 15 miles away Ruby Inn, Bridgeport , 25 miles away Carson Valley Inn Motor Lodge, Minden , 34 miles away Best Western Minden Inn, Minden , 36 miles away Yosemite Gateway Motel, Lee Vining , 36 miles away   Camp Grounds Near West Walker River: Bootleg Campground, Mono County, 2 miles away Chris Flat Campground, Mono County, 3 miles away Sonora Bridge Campground, Mono County, 5 miles away   Trails Near West Walker River: Lost Canyon Trail, Mono County , 4 miles away, 9.9 hiking miles, 3648 feet elevation difference Early Emigrant and Indian Trail, Mono County , 6 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 2323 feet elevation difference Corral Valley Trail, Alpine County , 10 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 756 feet elevation difference Silver King Trail, Alpine County , 10 miles away,  23.6 hiking miles, 1976 feet elevation difference Pacific Crest Trail - section 12, County , 19 miles away, 67 hiking miles, 4061 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near West Walker River: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 49 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 69 miles away   Lakes Near West Walker River