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Rapid CA

Town Run River Access

Truckee - 1. Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston · CA

American Whitewater 39.3679, -120.0444

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Gauge Conditions

Truckee River a Farad CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 450.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Town Run River Access
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Town Run River Access marks the beginning of a challenging Truckee River stretch with mixed water conditions and potential technical navigation. Paddlers should be prepared for varying flow rates, potential submerged obstacles, and shifting river dynamics between Alpine Meadows Road and Floriston. While specific difficulty ratings are not definitively established, careful route selection and situational awareness are critical for safe passage through this section.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
24.5 mi
Directions
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1. Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston
Truckee
II-III 27.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater