Nevada whitewater - Carson River - East Fork, Northern Sierra Nevada, Alpine County
Alpine
county,
Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 20 miles
The starting location is a reasonable drive from Gardnerville Ranchos, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville stretch of Carson River - East Fork in Nevada is 20 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. The nature scenery of Alpine County and the water flowing
gracefully down Carson River - East Fork are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville section is one of them. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your
camp stove too. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Nevada is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners.
Briefly about the general area: During the summer months at Carson River - East Fork highs are typically in the 70's, and the
nighttime is slightly cooler of course, frequently in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Carson River - East Fork drop into the 10's. The high level of rain makes Carson River
- East Fork a pretty wet location; the wettest month of the year is generally January, that's the one that snows the most while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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