California whitewater - Yuba River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Nevada county, Washington to Edwards Crossing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     14 miles   The Washington to Edwards Crossing stretch of Yuba River - South Fork is 14 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. The wonderful Nevada County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting location is a short drive from Truckee-Grass Valley, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable.     If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Washington to Edwards Crossing section is just one of many. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The wild scenery of the Northern Sierra Nevada is great. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: This river is so wonderful. A good deal of rain falls at Yuba River - South Fork; January is when you get the most rain here, and July on the other hand is the   driest. Just can't get enough of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Missouri Canyon is a nice place to discover, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Yuba River - South Fork; Humbug Trail is a wonderful local trail. Pleasant Point is a brilliant spot to have a look at while in the vicinity, and the Lafayette Ridge Trail offers hiking at its best. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Yuba River - South Fork, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Through the winter highs are generally in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Yuba River - South Fork through the wintertime generally sink into the 20's. Yuba River - South Fork, Washington to Edwards Crossing road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 14 miles Average Gradient: 46 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.3608 Longitude: -120.7939 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.33069 Longitude: -120.98201 Paddler input for Yuba River - South Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yuba River - South Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: STRAWBERRY VALLEY 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City 3 miles away Deer Creek Inn is a 150 year old restored Queen Anne Victorian located in the historic Gold Rush town of Nevada City, California. The historic shopping and dining district on Broad Street is only foot... Nevada City Inn, Nevada City 10 miles away A home away from home! 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Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to Yuba River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yuba River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Yuba River - South 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 - South Fork, Nevada County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing) Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 8.5 miles long (Goodyears Bar Bridge to Highway 49 Bridge) Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County , 11 miles away, Class II-V - 4 miles long (Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.5 miles long (Euchre Bar to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Purdon's Crossing to Route 49) Pauley Creek, Sierra County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville) Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County , 14 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.8 miles long (Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge) Yuba River - Middle Fork, Nevada/ Yuba County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 49 to North Fork Yuba)   Ski Areas Near Yuba River - South Fork: Soda Springs, California , 35 miles away, 625 vertical feet Boreal, California , 37 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 38 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 39 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 43 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 45 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 46 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 52 miles away, 300 vertical feet Homewood, California , 52 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Northstar at Tahoe, California , 53 miles away, 2280 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yuba River - South Fork: Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City , 3 miles away Nevada City Inn, Nevada City , 10 miles away Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 10 miles away Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 12 miles away Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yuba River - South Fork: Shonter Hill Campground, Nevada County, 2 miles away Chute Hill Campground, Nevada County, 2 miles away White Cloud - Tahoe National Forest, Nevada City, 2 miles away   Trails Near Yuba River - South Fork: Humbug Trail, Nevada County , 3 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra County , 5 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference South Yuba Trail, Nevada County , 6 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference Bayes Cabin Road, Nevada County , 9 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 1568 feet elevation difference Halls Ranch Trail, Sierra County , 11 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference Bedbug Smith Trail, Sierra County , 11 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 1927 feet elevation difference Green Valley Trail, Placer County , 12 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 2371 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Yuba River - South Fork