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

Sierra county, Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     8.5 miles
  The nature scenery of Sierra County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This section of Yuba River - North Fork in California is 8.5 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Since you're
    on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here.
This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. 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. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great experience. The put-in location is a short drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Yuba River - North Fork you find the Halls Ranch Trail which is a tremendous
 
hiking trail. The high level of precipitation makes Yuba River - North Fork a pretty wet place; most of the rain falls through January, and July is the month with the least moisture.
During the months of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Yuba River - North Fork while night lows are mostly in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows all through the winter for Yuba River - North Fork tend to be in the 20's.

Yuba River - North Fork, Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 8.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.54059
Longitude: -120.88491

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.51639
Longitude: -121.01021

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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 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
12 miles away
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15 miles away
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Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City
15 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 - 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:
Yuba River - Middle Fork, Sierra/ Nevada/ Yuba County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 22 miles long (Plumago Crossing to Route 49)
Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 4 miles long (Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge)
Pauley Creek, Sierra County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville)
Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County , 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing)
Feather River - South Fork, Plumas County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 8.3 miles long (Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam)
Yuba River - Middle Fork, Nevada/ Yuba County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 49 to North Fork Yuba)
Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Purdon's Crossing to Route 49)
Yuba River - North Fork, Yuba County , 15 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Bullards Bar Dam to Middle Fork Yuba)
 Ski Areas Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Soda Springs, California , 41 miles away, 625 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 42 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 44 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 44 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 48 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California , 52 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
Alpine Meadows, California , 53 miles away, 1802 vertical feet
Granlibakken, California , 58 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Northstar at Tahoe, California , 58 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Homewood, California , 59 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City , 12 miles away
Nevada City Inn, Nevada City , 15 miles away
Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 15 miles away
Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 17 miles away
Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Rocky Rest Campground, Sierra County, 2 miles away
Upper Carlton Campground, Sierra County, 3 miles away
Lower Carton Campground, Sierra County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Halls Ranch Trail, Sierra County , 1 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference
Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra County , 7 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference
Humbug Trail, Nevada County , 10 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference
South Yuba Trail, Nevada County , 10 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference
Second Divide Trail, Sierra County , 13 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1442 feet elevation difference
Bayes Cabin Road, Nevada County , 13 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 1568 feet elevation difference
Third Divide Trail, Sierra County , 13 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 2062 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Yuba River - North Fork:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 61 miles away

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