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   The nature scenery of Mono County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Highway 395 Bridge to Walker section of West Walker River in California is 11 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places     for that. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Highway 395 Bridge to Walker section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The beauty of the Central Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: West Walker River is pretty dried up usually; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain; July on the other hand is the driest. This place, the Central Sierra Nevada, has   so much outdoors enjoyable stuff. For the duration of the summer here at West Walker River, high temperatures generally get into the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at West Walker River are in the 20's. Near West Walker River you come across good spots like Tollhouse Canyon, and hiking is a popular thing to do around West Walker River; Lost Canyon Trail is a magnificent local 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. Super 8 Gardnerville, Gardnerville 15 miles away Located on Topaz Lake, fishing, hiking, watersports, camping Sweetwater Mtn views Downtown Gardnerville - 20 mi Mommoth Lakes - 90 mi Reno - 70 mi Lake Tahoe - 40 mi Yosemite Nat'l Park - 150 mi Topaz... Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, Topaz Lake 15 miles away The Best Western Topaz Lake Inn features modern accommodations and a spectacular view of Topaz Lake and the surrounding mountains, from every room. Located on the eastern slope of the Sierra's at the... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MINDEN, Minden 35 miles away Brand New in Summer 2009, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minden, NV is Carson Valley's newest and most modern Hotel located at the intersection of US 395 & Hwy 88. Our hotel offers 81 guest rooms (all n...   Central Sierra Nevada Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Sierra Nevada. Central Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Sierra Nevada. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on West Walker River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on West Walker 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 Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada, the metro area neareast to West Walker River. 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: Super 8 Gardnerville, Gardnerville , 15 miles away Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, Topaz Lake , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MINDEN, Minden , 35 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