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California whitewater, Silver Creek - South Fork
El Dorado
county,
Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V+ 2 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This section of Silver Creek - South Fork in California is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Silver Creek - South |
Fork are pretty good. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Gardnerville Ranchos, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or
| both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The natural beauty of El Dorado County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beauty of the Northern Sierra Nevada is a great plus for this river. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be | |
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prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well.
Briefly about the general area: The slopes of Sierra at Tahoe are so inviting
nobody can resist, and you can go for a hike on the Windmiller Trail. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Eldorado National Forest is a great spot to go if you're at Silver Creek - South
Fork, and don't leave Silver Creek - South Fork without first going for a hike along the Sun Rock Trail. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer.
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Silver Creek - South Fork, Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Silver Creek - South Fork. |
| Ski Areas Near Silver Creek - South Fork:
Sierra at Tahoe, California
, 15 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs |
Kirkwood, California
, 17 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs |
Homewood, California
, 17 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs |
Alpine Meadows, California
, 19 miles away, 1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs |
Granlibakken, California
, 21 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs |
Squaw Valley, California
, 21 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs |
Bear Valley, California
, 24 miles away, 1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs |
Heavenly, California
, 25 miles away, 3500 foot drop, 31 lifts, 94 runs |
Sugar Bowl, California
, 27 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 13 lifts, 85 runs |
Northstar at Tahoe, California
, 27 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs |
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| Marinas Near Silver Creek - South Fork:
Bear River Lake Resort, Pioneer
, 15 miles away |
Fallen Leaf Marina, South Lake Tahoe
, 16 miles away |
Meeks Bay Marina, Tahoma
, 17 miles away |
Homewood Marina, Homewood
, 17 miles away |
Richardson's Resort and Marina, South Lake Tahoe
, 19 miles away |
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| Beaches Near Silver Creek - South Fork:
Lester Beach, El Dorado
, 17 miles away |
Calawee Cove Beach, El Dorado
, 17 miles away |
Baldwin Beach, El Dorado
, 17 miles away |
Kiva Beach, El Dorado
, 18 miles away |
Pope Beach, El Dorado
, 19 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Silver Creek - South Fork:
Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood
, 17 miles away |
Granlibakken Tahoe, Tahoe City
, 21 miles away |
Village At Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley
, 21 miles away |
PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley
, 21 miles away |
River Ranch Lodge And Restaurant, Tahoe City
, 21 miles away |
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| Trails Near Silver Creek - South Fork:
Windmiller Trail, El Dorado
, 2 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1011 feet elevation difference |
Sun Rock Trail, El Dorado
, 6 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 419 feet elevation difference |
Red Peak Trail, El Dorado
, 7 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 1766 feet elevation difference |
Highland Trail, El Dorado
, 8 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2237 feet elevation difference |
Poison Hole Trail, El Dorado
, 8 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1377 feet elevation difference |
Loon Lake Trail, El Dorado
, 8 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 556 feet elevation difference |
Dry Lakes Trail, El Dorado
, 12 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 879 feet elevation difference |
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