Ideal for first-time whitewater rafters, the Yuba River flows through forested canyons. The most popular portion of the river is Maytag, a class IV run. A one-day run covers 8-10 miles, with 2-4 days of 18-36 miles available. Put-in places for the North Fork of the Yuba are located 2 hours northeast of Sacramento.

The South Yuba River originates in the Northern Sierra Nevada just north of Rt. 80 which crosses the Sierras west of Truckee. The Middle and North Forks enter the South Yuba just north of Harry Englebright Lake. The Yuba then flows westward and joins the Feather River near the city of Marysville. The Yuba watershed is one of great variety stretching thousands of miles from the peaks of the Sierra to the floodplains near Yuba City.

Difficulty:
Class IV and V

Season:
April - mid-July.

Links:
Tributary Whitewater Tours