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Compare 43 tracked Nevada paddle routes with route links, water-level context, difficulty, and access planning details.

42 routes support live scores. 1 planning-only routes provide trip details and source links without a live route score.

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Washoe County / Reno–Sparks 22 Carson City / Lyon County 6 Clark County / Black Canyon and Lake Mohave 6 Walker River State Recreation Area / Lyon County 6 East Fork Carson River / Markleeville to Gardnerville 1 Truckee River / Floriston Gorge and Verdi, California–Nevada 1 Washoe and Storey Counties / Lockwood–McCarran Ranch 1

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Carson City / Lyon County

Carson River

Carson River Park to Morgan Mill Preserve

Easy | About 3.3 river miles | Allow 2–4 hours with scouting and shuttle margin | Live score supported

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Carson City / Lyon County

Carson River

Carson River Park to Santa Maria River Park

Moderate | About 14 river miles | Plan a full daylight run with intermediate bailout and dam portage margin | Live score supported

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Carson City / Lyon County

Carson River

East Silver Saddle Ranch to Carson River Park

Easy | About 1.5 river miles | Allow 1–2 hours with carry and channel scouting | Live score supported

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Carson City / Lyon County

Carson River

East Silver Saddle Ranch to Morgan Mill Preserve

Easy | About 4.8 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with access carries and feature scouting | Live score supported

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The Carson River flows through the high-desert landscape east of Dayton, Nevada.

Nevada routeCarson City / Lyon CountyCarson RiverCarson River Park to Morgan Mill PreserveThe documented upper Carson River Aquatic Trail section from Carson River Park to Morgan Mill, an approachable Class I–II reach at suitable flow.

Route facts

Easy | About 3.3 river miles | Allow 2–4 hours with scouting and shuttle margin | Live score supportedofficial source support

Nevada routeCarson City / Lyon CountyCarson RiverEast Silver Saddle Ranch to Carson River ParkA short upper Carson River Aquatic Trail warm-up from the East Silver Saddle Ranch hand-carry launch to Carson River Park.

Route facts

Easy | About 1.5 river miles | Allow 1–2 hours with carry and channel scouting | Live score supportedofficial source support

Nevada routeCarson City / Lyon CountyCarson RiverEast Silver Saddle Ranch to Morgan Mill PreserveA short upper Carson River Aquatic Trail reach combining the East Silver Saddle Ranch and Carson River Park access sequence to Morgan Mill.

Route facts

Easy | About 4.8 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with access carries and feature scouting | Live score supportedofficial source support

Nevada routeCarson City / Lyon CountyCarson RiverCarson River Park to Santa Maria River ParkA long Carson River Aquatic Trail itinerary from Carson River Park through Morgan Mill to Santa Maria River Park.

Route facts

Moderate | About 14 river miles | Plan a full daylight run with intermediate bailout and dam portage margin | Live score supportedofficial source support

Nevada routeCarson City / Lyon CountyCarson RiverEast Silver Saddle Ranch to Santa Maria River ParkThe full Carson River Aquatic Trail corridor from East Silver Saddle Ranch through Carson River Park and Morgan Mill to Santa Maria River Park.

Route facts

Moderate | About 14.5 river miles | Plan a full daylight run with a staged shuttle, intermediate bailouts and dam portage margin | Live score supportedofficial source support

Nevada routeCarson City / Lyon CountyCarson RiverMorgan Mill Preserve to Santa Maria River ParkThe lower Carson River Aquatic Trail from Morgan Mill through the documented Class II–III corridor to Santa Maria River Park.

Route facts

Moderate | About 10.7 river miles | Allow 6–9 hours with rapid scouting, dam portage and shuttle margin | Live score supportedofficial source support

Beginner routes

Nevada beginner routes

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Carson RiverCarson River Park to Morgan Mill PreserveCarson City / Lyon County | About 3.3 river miles Carson RiverEast Silver Saddle Ranch to Carson River ParkCarson City / Lyon County | About 1.5 river miles Carson RiverEast Silver Saddle Ranch to Morgan Mill PreserveCarson City / Lyon County | About 4.8 river miles Truckee RiverCottonwood Park to Lockwood Trailhead ParkWashoe County / Reno–Sparks | About 5 river miles Truckee RiverCrissie Caughlin Park to Idlewild ParkWashoe County / Reno–Sparks | About 1.4 river miles Truckee RiverLockwood Trailhead Park to USA Parkway BridgeWashoe and Storey Counties / Lockwood–McCarran Ranch | About 12 river miles Truckee RiverMayberry Park to Crissie Caughlin ParkWashoe County / Reno–Sparks | About 2.7 river miles Truckee RiverUSA Parkway Bridge to Wadsworth BridgeWashoe County / Reno–Sparks | About 14.7 river miles

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Carson RiverCarson River Park to Morgan Mill PreserveAbout 3.3 river miles | Allow 2–4 hours with scouting and shuttle margin Carson RiverCarson River Park to Santa Maria River ParkAbout 14 river miles | Plan a full daylight run with intermediate bailout and dam portage margin Carson RiverEast Silver Saddle Ranch to Carson River ParkAbout 1.5 river miles | Allow 1–2 hours with carry and channel scouting Carson RiverEast Silver Saddle Ranch to Morgan Mill PreserveAbout 4.8 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with access carries and feature scouting Carson RiverEast Silver Saddle Ranch to Santa Maria River ParkAbout 14.5 river miles | Plan a full daylight run with a staged shuttle, intermediate bailouts and dam portage margin Carson RiverMorgan Mill Preserve to Santa Maria River ParkAbout 10.7 river miles | Allow 6–9 hours with rapid scouting, dam portage and shuttle margin

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Truckee River24

Truckee River hub Cottonwood Park to Lockwood Trailhead Park Crissie Caughlin Park to Cottonwood Park Crissie Caughlin Park to Idlewild Park Crissie Caughlin Park to Lockwood Trailhead Park Crissie Caughlin Park to Wingfield Park Whitewater Park Crystal Peak Park to Cottonwood Park Crystal Peak Park to Crissie Caughlin Park Crystal Peak Park to Idlewild Park Crystal Peak Park to Lockwood Trailhead Park Crystal Peak Park to Mayberry Park Crystal Peak Park to Wingfield Park Whitewater Park Floriston I-80 bridge launch to Crystal Peak Park Idlewild Park to Cottonwood Park Idlewild Park to Lockwood Trailhead Park Idlewild Park to Wingfield Park Whitewater Park Lockwood Trailhead Park to USA Parkway Bridge Mayberry Park river access to Wingfield Park Whitewater Park Mayberry Park to Cottonwood Park Mayberry Park to Crissie Caughlin Park Mayberry Park to Idlewild Park Mayberry Park to Lockwood Trailhead Park USA Parkway Bridge to Wadsworth Bridge Wingfield Park Whitewater Park to Cottonwood Park Wingfield Park Whitewater Park to Lockwood Trailhead Park

Carson River6

Carson River hub Carson River Park to Morgan Mill Preserve Carson River Park to Santa Maria River Park East Silver Saddle Ranch to Carson River Park East Silver Saddle Ranch to Morgan Mill Preserve East Silver Saddle Ranch to Santa Maria River Park Morgan Mill Preserve to Santa Maria River Park

Colorado River6

Colorado River hub Eldorado Canyon to Cottonwood Cove Marina Hoover Dam permitted launch to Cottonwood Cove Marina Hoover Dam permitted launch to Eldorado Canyon / Nelson Landing Hoover Dam permitted launch to Willow Beach Willow Beach to Cottonwood Cove Marina Willow Beach to Eldorado Canyon / Nelson Landing

East Walker River6

East Walker River hub Riverbend Access to Last Call Skull Rock Access to Last Call Skull Rock Access to Riverbend Access Squeeze Chute Access to Last Call Squeeze Chute Access to Riverbend Access Squeeze Chute Access to Skull Rock Access

East Fork Carson River1

Hangman’s Bridge public put-in to Washoe Road River Access, above Ruhenstroth Dam

By region

Carson City / Lyon County6

Carson River: Carson River Park to Morgan Mill Preserve Carson River: Carson River Park to Santa Maria River Park Carson River: East Silver Saddle Ranch to Carson River Park Carson River: East Silver Saddle Ranch to Morgan Mill Preserve Carson River: East Silver Saddle Ranch to Santa Maria River Park Carson River: Morgan Mill Preserve to Santa Maria River Park

Clark County / Black Canyon and Lake Mohave6

Colorado River: Eldorado Canyon to Cottonwood Cove Marina Colorado River: Hoover Dam permitted launch to Cottonwood Cove Marina Colorado River: Hoover Dam permitted launch to Eldorado Canyon / Nelson Landing Colorado River: Hoover Dam permitted launch to Willow Beach Colorado River: Willow Beach to Cottonwood Cove Marina Colorado River: Willow Beach to Eldorado Canyon / Nelson Landing

East Fork Carson River / Markleeville to Gardnerville1

East Fork Carson River: Hangman’s Bridge public put-in to Washoe Road River Access, above Ruhenstroth Dam

Truckee River / Floriston Gorge and Verdi, California–Nevada1

Truckee River: Floriston I-80 bridge launch to Crystal Peak Park

Walker River State Recreation Area / Lyon County6

East Walker River: Riverbend Access to Last Call East Walker River: Skull Rock Access to Last Call East Walker River: Skull Rock Access to Riverbend Access East Walker River: Squeeze Chute Access to Last Call East Walker River: Squeeze Chute Access to Riverbend Access East Walker River: Squeeze Chute Access to Skull Rock Access

Washoe County / Reno–Sparks22

Washoe and Storey Counties / Lockwood–McCarran Ranch1

Truckee River: Lockwood Trailhead Park to USA Parkway Bridge

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How does Paddle Today choose Nevada paddle routes?

Paddle Today lists source-backed routes with reviewed access and trip information. This page includes 42 routes with live-score support and 1 planning-only routes across 5 rivers. Planning-only routes do not have a live route score.

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Scored routes show the latest available conditions, subject to data availability. Planning-only routes provide trip information and source links without a live route score. Check update times and missing-data notices, and verify conditions with the linked managers before leaving.

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