California whitewater, West Walker River Mono county, Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     2.3 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Gardnerville Ranchos, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This stretch of West Walker River in California is 2.3 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This     is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The wonderful Mono County scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Central Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. Since you're on this site you are probably into   whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Everybody loves Echo Canyon State Park, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Lost Canyon Trail. Yep, outdoors fun stuff truly is abundant here in the Central Sierra Nevada. A visit to Silver Falls will fill your spirit with great feelings. The Early Emigrant and Indian Trail offers hiking at its best, and West Walker River is a place with many visitors from Coleville. High temperatures at West Walker River throughout the summer are in the 80's. West Walker River, Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near West Walker River.   Whitewater Near West Walker River: West Walker River, Mono County, 1 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.3 miles long (Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow) West Walker River, Mono County, 6 miles away       Class III-V - 11 miles long (Highway 395 Bridge to Walker) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County, 15 miles away       Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County, 20 miles away       Class III - 7.3 miles long (Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County, 25 miles away       Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County, 25 miles away       Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville) Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County, 27 miles away       Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls) Cherry Creek - West Fork, Tuolumne County, 27 miles away       Class V+ - 9.5 miles long (Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras County, 28 miles away       Class V+ - 24.9 miles long (Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County, 28 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near West Walker River: Dodge Ridge, California , 30 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 59 runs Bear Valley, California , 36 miles away, 1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs Badger Pass, California , 38 miles away, 540 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Kirkwood, California , 41 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs Heavenly, California , 43 miles away, 3500 foot drop, 31 lifts, 94 runs June Mountain, California , 44 miles away, 2580 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs Sierra at Tahoe, California , 45 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Mammoth Mountain, California , 53 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 27 lifts, 156 runs Diamond Peak, Nevada , 56 miles away, 1840 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Mt. Rose, Nevada , 59 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 60 runs   Marinas Near West Walker River: Topaz Landing & Marina-Rv Park, Gardnerville , 19 miles away   Hotels Near West Walker River: Bridgeport Inn, Bridgeport , 16 miles away Super 8 Gardnerville Topaz Lake, Gardnerville , 19 miles away Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, Gardnerville , 20 miles away Yosemite Gateway Motel, Lee Vining , 35 miles away Carson Valley Inn, Minden , 37 miles away   Campgrounds Near West Walker River: Leavitt Meadows Campground, Mono County, 1 miles away Sonora Bridge Campground, Mono County, 4 miles away Meadowcliff Lodge & RV Resort, Coleville, 6 miles away   Trails Near West Walker River: Early Emigrant and Indian Trail, Mono , 3 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 2323 feet elevation difference Lost Canyon Trail, Mono , 9 miles away, 9.9 hiking miles, 3648 feet elevation difference Silver King Trail, Alpine , 9 miles away,  23.6 hiking miles, 1976 feet elevation difference Corral Valley Trail, Alpine , 9 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 756 feet elevation difference Pacific Crest Trail - section 12, overlapping , 16 miles away, 67 hiking miles, 4061 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near West Walker River: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 42 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 69 miles away Echo Canyon State Park, Nevada , 5 miles away Stanislaus National Forest, California , 27 miles away Grover Hot Springs State Park, California , 29 miles away   Lakes Near West Walker River Leavitt Lake, Mono , 7 miles away Dorothy Lake, Tuolumne , 10 miles away High Emigrant Lake, Tuolumne , 10 miles away