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California whitewater, American River - North Fork
Placer
county,
Confluence with Middle Fork to Folsom Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 3 miles
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This section of American River - North Fork is 3 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Sacramento—Arden-Arcade—Roseville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of California and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the |
river in one stretch. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve
| in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. When you're paddling down a Northern Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder | |
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than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving.
Briefly about the general area: A trip to Folsom Lake State Park when you're here at American River - North Fork is never a bad idea,
and if you're going to from Auburn, you won't be the only one. All year is a delightful time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you love the outdoors. Going to Auburn State Park near American River - North Fork is a good thing
to do, and Tamaroo Bar is in the vicinity, and is a great site. At this river you will always have a good time. Pointed Rocks is something you shouldn't miss if you're here at American River - North Fork.
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American River - North Fork, Confluence with Middle Fork to Folsom Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near American River - North Fork. |
| Ski Areas Near American River - North Fork:
Soda Springs, California
, 51 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs |
Boreal, California
, 54 miles away, 500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 41 runs |
Sugar Bowl, California
, 54 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 13 lifts, 85 runs |
Donner Ski Ranch, California
, 54 miles away, 750 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs |
Alpine Meadows, California
, 58 miles away, 1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs |
Squaw Valley, California
, 58 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs |
Tahoe Donner, California
, 60 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs |
Homewood, California
, 62 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs |
Granlibakken, California
, 63 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs |
Northstar at Tahoe, California
, 67 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs |
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| Hotels Near American River - North Fork:
Powers Mansion, Auburn
, 1 miles away |
Best Western Golden Key, Auburn
, 2 miles away |
Super 8 Auburn, Auburn
, 2 miles away |
Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn, Auburn
, 2 miles away |
Quality Inn Auburn - Foresthill, Auburn
, 2 miles away |
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