Farad cliffs (Truckee River)
UnverifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)39.42000, -120.03200
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Rock walls on public land along a deep section of the Truckee at Farad, on the California side of the state line between Truckee and Reno. Cliff jumps and deep-water solo climbing off the river; the old bridge nearby gets jumped too but is private and ticketed.
Jumps at this location
Lower cliffs
15 ft
Beginner (0-30 ft)
Upper cliffs
30 ft
Beginner (0-30 ft)
Warnings
The Truckee moves fast and cold here even in summer, and the sheriff writes tickets for the bridge. Scout the landing from the water.
Access
I-80 Farad exit (201): take it westbound, turn around and head east about 2 miles to the pullouts above the river. The cliffs are public; the bridge is not.
Best conditions
Late July through September at low flow.
Submitted by SmartLeap Field Research