Nevada whitewater - Truckee River, Northern Sierra Nevada, Washoe County
Washoe
county,
Truckee River Whitewater Park Reno section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 0.5 miles
The Truckee River Whitewater Park Reno section of Truckee River in Washoe County is 0.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The natural beauty of Washoe County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Reno-Sparks, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The beauty of the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great plus for
this river. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there
are others too. There's camping available near Truckee River. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. This is a very short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times.
Briefly about the general area: It is very dried out here at Truckee River typically; January is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year
is August. Lots of folks from Reno-Sparks come to Truckee River. All through the summertime here at Truckee River, high temperatures generally reach the 80's while overnight lows are generally in the 40's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 40's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Truckee River tend to be in the 20's.
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