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California whitewater, Carson River - East Fork
Alpine
county,
Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 20 miles
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If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of Alpine County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This stretch of Carson River - East Fork in Alpine County is 20 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American |
Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. The
| campgrounds here at Carson River - East Fork are pretty good. The starting location is a short drive from Gardnerville Ranchos, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. When you're paddling down a Northern Sierra Nevada river like this one you always get great scenery | |
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along the way too. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come.
Briefly about the general area:
Don't leave Carson River - East Fork without first going for a hike along the Burnside Lake Trail. A trip to Hot Springs will fill your spirit with nice feelings. Good hiking is available along the Charity Valley Trail,
and Grover Hot Springs State Park is a great place to go. This river is so great. Cottonwood Canyon is a good place to explore, and the wonderful people of Gardnerville like to hang out nearby.
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Carson River - East Fork, Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Carson River - East Fork. |
| Ski Areas Near Carson River - East Fork:
Heavenly, California
, 17 miles away, 3500 foot drop, 31 lifts, 94 runs |
Kirkwood, California
, 24 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs |
Sierra at Tahoe, California
, 24 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs |
Bear Valley, California
, 27 miles away, 1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs |
Diamond Peak, Nevada
, 29 miles away, 1840 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
Mt. Rose, Nevada
, 31 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 60 runs |
Homewood, California
, 34 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs |
Dodge Ridge, California
, 36 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 59 runs |
Granlibakken, California
, 36 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs |
Northstar at Tahoe, California
, 38 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs |
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| Marinas Near Carson River - East Fork:
Topaz Landing & Marina-Rv Park, Gardnerville
, 14 miles away |
Round Hill Pines Beach, Stateline
, 18 miles away |
Lakeside Marina, South Lake Tahoe
, 18 miles away |
Ski Run Marina, South Lake Tahoe
, 18 miles away |
Timber Cove Marina, South Lake Tahoe
, 19 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Carson River - East Fork:
Carson Valley Inn, Minden
, 9 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites MINDEN, Minden
, 10 miles away |
Quality Inn & Suites Minden, Minden
, 10 miles away |
Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, Gardnerville
, 13 miles away |
Super 8 Gardnerville Topaz Lake, Gardnerville
, 13 miles away |
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| Trails Near Carson River - East Fork:
Burnside Lake Trail, Alpine
, 10 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2762 feet elevation difference |
Charity Valley Trail, Alpine
, 12 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference |
Pacific Crest Trail - section 13, overlapping
, 12 miles away, 66 hiking miles, 3818 feet elevation difference |
Corral Valley Trail, Alpine
, 18 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 756 feet elevation difference |
Silver King Trail, Alpine
, 18 miles away, 23.6 hiking miles, 1976 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near Carson River - East Fork:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA
, 65 miles away |
Grover Hot Springs State Park, California
, 9 miles away |
Washoe Meadows State Park, California
, 21 miles away |
Echo Canyon State Park, Nevada
, 23 miles away |
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