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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 26, 2024 · Directions: To start at Regional Park, drive to Truckee and take the exit for Brockway Road heading south. Turn onto Palisades Drive and follow it until you reach the park. There’s plenty of parking available.
- Inner Tubing with Kids at Sugar Creek
- Renting Inner Tubes For A River Float
- What to Expect on A Tube Float
You’ll be the best judge for what is right for your family; sometimes the float can seem very long to a young child but if you select a shorter route (about 3 miles, that will help). Being exposed to the elements while you float might be too much for some kids (wear a LOT of sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. A shirt might be a good idea too). I woul...
Sugar Valley Canoes(1467 E SR 47 Marshall, IN | 1.800.422.6638) offers a 3 ½ mile trip for $10 per person. This trip took 5 of us about an hour to an hour and a half (exactly what is expected). Trip times differ depending on the water level and if you stop to swim along the way. Departure times are from 9am – 3pm. Call ahead for reservations. This ...
Your family will load up in a bus and be driven to a point on the creek where you’ll get off of the bus, collect your tubes and coolers and be left to get into the water. Later you’ll end up back at the tube rental place or be picked up by another bus and transported back to the rental location. Be sure you always call ahead. Sometimes river condit...
- 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.
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.
Jul 15, 2022 · Where and how to go. 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 ...
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