Nevada whitewater, Carson River - East Fork Alpine county, Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     20 miles   This stretch of Carson River - East Fork is 20 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Gardnerville Ranchos, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with     plenty of places for that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful scenery of Nevada and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville section is one of them. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is wonderful. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Nevada is often   easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Briefly about the general area: Near Carson River - East Fork you locate the Burnside Lake Trail which is a great hiking trail, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Markleeville here. Yeah, come up here to the Northern Sierra Nevada for a fine time. There is a good hiking trail close to Carson River - East Fork called the Pacific Crest Trail - section 13. Grover Hot Springs State Park is a charming location any time of year. All through the summer highs here at Carson River - East Fork get into the 70's, and the overnight is slightly chillier of course, typically in the 40's. Carson River - East Fork, Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville 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 Carson River - East Fork.   Whitewater Near Carson River - East Fork: Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County, 0 miles away       Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County, 5 miles away       Class III - 7.3 miles long (Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge) Mokelumne River - North Fork, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras County, 12 miles away       Class V+ - 24.9 miles long (Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County, 20 miles away       Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake) West Walker River, Mono County, 25 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.3 miles long (Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow) American River - South Fork, El Dorado County, 27 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.6 miles long (Strawberry to Kyburz) West Walker River, Mono County, 28 miles away       Class III-V - 11 miles long (Highway 395 Bridge to Walker)   Ski Areas Near Carson River - East Fork: Heavenly, California , 18 miles away, 3500 foot drop, 31 lifts, 94 runs Kirkwood, California , 21 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs Bear Valley, California , 22 miles away, 1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs Sierra at Tahoe, California , 23 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Dodge Ridge, California , 30 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 59 runs Diamond Peak, Nevada , 32 miles away, 1840 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Homewood, California , 35 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs Mt. Rose, Nevada , 35 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 60 runs Granlibakken, California , 37 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs Northstar at Tahoe, California , 40 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs   Marinas Near Carson River - East Fork: Topaz Landing & Marina-Rv Park, Gardnerville , 15 miles away Round Hill Pines Beach, Stateline , 19 miles away Ski Run Marina, South Lake Tahoe , 19 miles away Lakeside Marina, South Lake Tahoe , 19 miles away Timber Cove Marina, South Lake Tahoe , 20 miles away   Beaches Near Carson River - East Fork: El Dorado Beach, El Dorado , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Carson River - East Fork: Carson Valley Inn, Minden , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites MINDEN, Minden , 14 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Minden, Minden , 15 miles away Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, Gardnerville , 15 miles away Super 8 Gardnerville Topaz Lake, Gardnerville , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Carson River - East Fork: Markleeville Campground, Alpine County, 1 miles away Carson River Resort, Markleeville, 1 miles away Turtle Rock Campgrounds, Alpine County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Carson River - East Fork: Pacific Crest Trail - section 13, overlapping , 6 miles away, 66 hiking miles, 3818 feet elevation difference Burnside Lake Trail, Alpine , 7 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2762 feet elevation difference Charity Valley Trail, Alpine , 8 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference Silver King Trail, Alpine , 16 miles away,  23.6 hiking miles, 1976 feet elevation difference Corral Valley Trail, Alpine , 16 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 756 feet elevation difference Hawley Grade Trail, El Dorado , 19 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 920 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Carson River - East Fork: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 60 miles away Grover Hot Springs State Park, California , 5 miles away Echo Canyon State Park, Nevada , 20 miles away Washoe Meadows State Park, California , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Carson River - East Fork: Carson Valley Golf Course, Gardnerville , 12 miles away Genoa Lakes Golf Resort, Genoa , 18 miles away Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Stateline , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Carson River - East Fork Mosquito Lake, Alpine , 14 miles away Woods Lake, Alpine , 17 miles away Round Lake, El Dorado , 17 miles away