California whitewater - Yuba River - Middle Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada/ Yuba County

Nevada/ Yuba county, Route 49 to North Fork Yuba section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     4.5 miles
  The natural beauty of Nevada/ Yuba County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The Route 49 to North Fork Yuba section of Yuba River - Middle Fork in California is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the
    night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, as you can see on the road map further down.
The wild scenery of the Northern Sierra Nevada is great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the months of summer highs here at Yuba River - Middle Fork get into the 80's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 50's.
 
Highs throughout the winter are commonly in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Yuba River - Middle Fork are in the 20's. Man, is there a load of cool things to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Don't forget to have a look at Klensendorf Point if you're here at Yuba River - Middle Fork, and if you're keen on cool geologic marks try Rocky Point.
This is a great river. Yuba River - Middle Fork gets much water; the month with most of the rain is January, and the driest month is July. Near Yuba River - Middle Fork you find Marys Ravine which is a great site to explore, and Granite Point is an attention-grabbing location to take a look at while at Yuba River - Middle Fork.

Yuba River - Middle Fork, Route 49 to North Fork Yuba road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 4.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.3939
Longitude: -121.0824

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.36859
Longitude: -121.1354

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Current weather conditions at Yuba River - Middle Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California
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Local climate location: STRAWBERRY VALLEY 4 miles away


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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to Yuba River - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yuba River - Middle Fork.
 Whitewater Near Yuba River - Middle Fork:
Yuba River - North Fork, Yuba County , 2 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Bullards Bar Dam to Middle Fork Yuba)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Purdon's Crossing to Route 49)
Yuba River, Yuba/ Nevada County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (North and Middle Fork confluence to Englebright Reservoir)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.2 miles long (Route 49 to Bridgeport)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing)
Yuba River - Middle Fork, Sierra/ Nevada/ Yuba County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 22 miles long (Plumago Crossing to Route 49)
Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 8.5 miles long (Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing)
Yuba River, Yuba/ Nevada County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Englebright Dam to Highway 20)
Feather River - South Fork, Plumas County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 8.3 miles long (Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Yuba River - Middle Fork:
Soda Springs, California , 50 miles away, 625 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 52 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 54 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 54 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 59 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California , 61 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
Alpine Meadows, California , 61 miles away, 1802 vertical feet
Granlibakken, California , 67 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Homewood, California , 67 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
Northstar at Tahoe, California , 68 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yuba River - Middle Fork:
Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 9 miles away
Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley , 9 miles away
Nevada City Inn, Nevada City , 9 miles away
Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GOLD MINERS INN-GRASS VALLEY, Grass Valley , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yuba River - Middle Fork:
Moonshine Campground, Camptonville, 2 miles away
Hornswaggle Group Campground, Yuba County, 2 miles away
Garden Point Campground, Yuba County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Yuba River - Middle Fork:
South Yuba Trail, Nevada County , 10 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference
Humbug Trail, Nevada County , 13 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference
Halls Ranch Trail, Sierra County , 14 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference
Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra County , 16 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Yuba River - Middle Fork:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 61 miles away
 Lakes Near Yuba River - Middle Fork

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