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Nevada whitewater, Bruneau River - West Fork

Elko county, Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     19 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Nevada tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. This stretch of Bruneau River - West Fork in Elko County is 19 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. The natural beauty of Nevada and the beautiful way the water current moves down the
    stream beats anything. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. There
are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho section is just one of many. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. If you're coming from Elko it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might  
have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
A fine location to stop at near Bruneau River - West Fork is Triplet Canyon, and on a magnificent day you can take a hike along the Diamond Trail. Summertime highs at Bruneau River - West Fork regularly tend to be in the 90's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are usually in the 30's, and overnight lows at Bruneau River - West Fork throughout the winter usually plunge into the 20's.

Bruneau River - West Fork, Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

   

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bruneau River - West Fork.
 Whitewater Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
Bruneau River - West Fork, Owyhee County, 5 miles away
      Class IV-V - 28 miles long (Below Rowland Nevada to Indian Hot Springs)
Bruneau River - West Fork, Elko County, 5 miles away
      Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho)
Bruneau River, Owyhee County, 15 miles away
      Class II-IV - 40 miles long (Indian Hot Springs to 8 miles South of Bruneau)
Sheep Creek, Owyhee County, 16 miles away
      Class II-V+ - 19.3 miles long (Marys Creek to Bruneau River)
Marys Creek, Owyhee County, 17 miles away
      Class III-IV - 6 miles long (to Sheep Creek)
Jarbidge River - West Fork, Elko County, 19 miles away
      Class III-IV - 16 miles long (Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence)
Jarbidge, Owyhee County, 20 miles away
      Class II-V - 29 miles long (Murphy Hot Springs to Bruneau River)
Jarbridge River - East Fork, Elko County, 22 miles away
      Class -blank- - -blank- miles long (to Murphy Hot Springs Idaho)
Bruneau River - East Fork, Owyhee County, 29 miles away
      Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Winter Camp to Roberson Trail)
 Ski Areas Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 93 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 94 miles away, 1425 foot drop, 3 lifts, 36 runs
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 96 miles away, 700 foot drop, 3 lifts, 13 runs
 Campgrounds Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
Big Bend Campground, Elko County, 14 miles away
Gold Creek Public Campgrounds, Elko County, 15 miles away
Sawmill National Forest Campground, Elko County, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
Diamond Trail, Elko , 4 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 1267 feet elevation difference
Diamond Trail, Elko , 5 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 1267 feet elevation difference
Gold Creek Trail, Elko , 17 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 1797 feet elevation difference
Gold Creek Trail, Elko , 17 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 1797 feet elevation difference
Tiguero Trail, Owyhee , 7 miles away
Batt Trail, Owyhee , 11 miles away
Cedar Tree Trail, Owyhee , 13 miles away
Tindall Trail, Owyhee , 16 miles away
 Public Lands Near Bruneau River - West Fork:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 68 miles away
Humboldt National Forest, Nevada , 25 miles away

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