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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The wonderful Nevada/ Yuba County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The Route 49 to North Fork Yuba section of Yuba River - Middle Fork is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are so many sections
    to paddle in this river system, the Route 49 to North Fork Yuba section is just one of many. The put-in is not too far from Truckee-Grass Valley, as you can see on the road map further down. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting some good
exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warmest time of the year highs here at Yuba River - Middle Fork reach the 80's with nighttime lows
 
in the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are regularly in the 40's; nighttime lows during the wintertime for Yuba River - Middle Fork tend to be in the 20's. So many entertaining things in the Northern Sierra Nevada, just amazing. If you're here, you might as well take a look at Marys Ravine; while you're here at Yuba River - Middle Fork, checking out Rocky Point is a must.
This is a great river. Much precipitation falls at Yuba River - Middle Fork; the wettest month of the year is frequently January, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month is July. Not far from Yuba River - Middle Fork you come across Klensendorf Point, and you simply have to stop by Granite Point if you're here 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:
Royal Gorge, California , 48 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Soda Springs, California , 50 miles away, 652 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
 Hotels Near Yuba River - Middle Fork:
Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 9 miles away
Holiday Lodge, Grass Valley , 9 miles away
Nevada City Inn, Nevada City , 9 miles away
Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley , 9 miles away
Best Western Gold Country Inn, 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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