California whitewater - Yuba River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Sierra County

Sierra county, Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     4 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This stretch of Yuba River - North Fork is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-V section. The put-in location is a short drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is an added bonus. Getting
    some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The nearby hotels are a bit
away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The scenic beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime months at Yuba River - North Fork highs are typically in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's.
 
The winter brings highs down to the 40's; overnight lows during the winter for Yuba River - North Fork tend to be in the 20's. Yuba River - North Fork is near Snake Bar which is unquestionably worth visiting, and there is a good hiking trail nearby called the Halls Ranch Trail.
All year is a good time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you like the outdoors. Lots of rain falls at Yuba River - North Fork; through the month of January you get the most rain around here; July is the month with the least moisture.

Yuba River - North Fork, Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.5596
Longitude: -120.82831

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.54059
Longitude: -120.88491

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Current weather conditions at Yuba River - North Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California
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Local climate location: STRAWBERRY VALLEY 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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 - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yuba River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Pauley Creek, Sierra County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville)
Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County , 3 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville)
Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 8.5 miles long (Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge)
Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Wild Plum Campground to Downieville)
Yuba River - Middle Fork, Sierra/ Nevada/ Yuba County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 22 miles long (Plumago Crossing to Route 49)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing)
Feather River - South Fork, Plumas County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 8.3 miles long (Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam)
Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Sloat to Nelson Point)
Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas/ Butte County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 32.5 miles long (Nelson Point to Milsap Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Royal Gorge, California , 32 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Soda Springs, California , 35 miles away, 652 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 37 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 38 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 38 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 43 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California , 47 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
Alpine Meadows, California , 47 miles away, 1802 vertical feet
Northstar at Tahoe, California , 53 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Granlibakken, California , 53 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City , 11 miles away
Nevada City Inn, Nevada City , 19 miles away
Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 19 miles away
Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 21 miles away
Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Cannon Point Campground, Sierra County, 2 miles away
Union Flat Campground, Sierra County, 8 miles away
Rocky Rest Campground, Sierra County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Halls Ranch Trail, Sierra County , 6 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference
Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra County , 6 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference
Second Divide Trail, Sierra County , 7 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference
Third Divide Trail, Sierra County , 7 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 2062 feet elevation difference
Bayes Cabin Road, Nevada County , 8 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 1568 feet elevation difference
Bedbug Smith Trail, Sierra County , 9 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 1927 feet elevation difference
Butcher Ranch Trail, Sierra County , 10 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 2125 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 65 miles away

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