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Jun 26, 2024 · Raft, float, or tube on the Truckee River at Tahoe City to River Ranch, Boca to Floriston, Regional Park to Glenshire Bridge, and Mayberry Park to Downtown Reno. Tahoe City to River Ranch is perfect for families and beginners. While Boca to Floriston stretch features class 2 and 3 rapids.
With Sierra Adventures, you can tube the Truckee River on your own or use our shuttle to take you up river and avoid the hassle of a car shuttle. We offer River Gear Rentals as well, call for more information.
Jun 9, 2020 · Tube Haus customers floating the "Short Float" will exit the river right before the Bridge. (Note: If you are floating the "Short Float", do not go under or past the Bridge, get out BEFORE the bridge and walk up the foot-path from the river to the "Shuttle Pick Up Area" for Tube Haus.)
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As you head away from town, you’ll experience a quick shift in terrain as the desert golds fade in. McCarran Park, river right (just past the Labor Union building) near Tracy, is a popular place to enter and exit the river, surrounded by cottonwood trees in a park restored by the Nature Conservancy.
- Tahoe City to River Ranch – This is no hidden gem but it is the most floated section of the Truckee for a reason. Start with breakfast in Tahoe City and end with Lunch at River Ranch.
- Boca to Floriston – This is the only other section of the Truckee that is consistently floated by commercial rafting companies. A few companies offer guided trips on this stretch and a guide is highly recommended as this part of the river is much closer to “whitewater” rafting than a casual float.
- Regional Park to the Glenshire Bridge – A popular tubing spot for locals, this section offers a bit of everything. You can easily put in at Regional Park and there is plenty of room for parking at the Glenshire Bridge.
- Mayberry Park to Downtown Reno – This first one on the list not in Truckee, this float is the most popular in Reno. It is normally done by tubers or amature rafters and is safe for children with life jackets and adults who are comfortable in the water.
Jul 15, 2022 · Popular put-in locations in Reno include Mayberry, Dorostkar and Crissie Caughlin parks; popular take-out sites include Idlewild and Wingfield parks in downtown. During average summer river flow,...
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The biggest drop, called Drop #5, lies below the island, where the 2 river channels come back together. Scout this feature before paddling through. Avoid the shallow chute on the far right. All tubers and casual paddlers should get off the river here. One Truckee River highly recommends hiring a guide for travel through the Glendale Dam Diversion.
