California whitewater - Battle Creek - South Fork, Southern Cascade Range, Tehama County

Tehama county, Close to Ponderosa Way to Manton Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V(V+)     11.5 miles
  This section of Battle Creek - South Fork is 11.5 miles long and is a class II-V(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here. If you're coming from Red Bluff
    it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Close to Ponderosa Way to Manton Road section is one of them. This section is
long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The beautiful Southern Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
All through
 
the days of summer at Battle Creek - South Fork highs are ordinarily in the 90's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Battle Creek - South Fork. A pleasant place in the neighborhood of Battle Creek - South Fork is Lane Valley.
From a rain point of view Battle Creek - South Fork is a rather common place; January is when you get the most rain here, and July is when it's the driest.

Battle Creek - South Fork, Close to Ponderosa Way to Manton Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V(V+)
Length: 11.5 miles
Average Gradient: 91 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.3693
Longitude: -121.7997

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.42279
Longitude: -121.99611

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Current weather conditions at Battle Creek - South Fork, Southern Cascade Range, California
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Local climate location: REDDING WSO 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Red Bluff, Red Bluff
25 miles away
Beautifully appointed rooms and suites. Historic downtown Red Bluff and several restaurants nearby. Free 24 hour coffee and tea. Room service from Applebee's. Pet charge of 15.00/night per pet....

Best Western Antelope Inn, Red Bluff
25 miles away
This pet friendly Red Bluff, California hotel offers convenient access to Interstate 5 as well as attractions such as Lake Red Bluff and the county fairgrounds. Ideally situated off of California's...

Travelodge Inn Red Bluff CA, Red Bluff
25 miles away
Travelodge Red Bluff, overlooking the beautiful Sacramento, River, is located at the gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Red Bluff is also a convenient stop for travelers driving on interstate ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Red Bluff, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Red Bluff, California, the metro area neareast to Battle Creek - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Battle Creek - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Battle Creek - South Fork:
Battle Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 9 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13 miles long (Manton Road)
Antelope Creek, Tehama County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 20 miles long (Hogsback Road to Cone Grove Road)
Bear Creek, Shasta County , 12 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 9.5 miles long (Hydro to Highway 44)
Mill Creek, Tehama County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 43 miles long (Town of Mill Creek to First Diversion Dam)
Deer Creek, Tehama County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 43 miles long (Highway 32 to Route 99)
 Ski Areas Near Battle Creek - South Fork:
Mount Shasta, California , 53 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Battle Creek - South Fork:
Comfort Inn Red Bluff, Red Bluff , 25 miles away
Best Western Antelope Inn, Red Bluff , 25 miles away
Travelodge Inn Red Bluff CA, Red Bluff , 25 miles away
Super 8 Motel Red Bluff, Red Bluff , 25 miles away
Days Inn Red Bluff, Red Bluff , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Battle Creek - South Fork:
Shingletown Koa Kampground, Shingletown, 9 miles away
Mt Lassen/Shingletown KOA, Shingletown, 9 miles away
Shasta County Schools Camp, Shingletown, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Battle Creek - South Fork:
Old Lassen Trail, Tehama County , 16 miles away,  14 hiking miles, 2089 feet elevation difference
Heart Lake Twin Meadows Trail, Tehama County , 19 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1384 feet elevation difference
Graham Trail, Tehama County , 20 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 1422 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Battle Creek - South Fork:
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 23 miles away
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 51 miles away
 Lakes Near Battle Creek - South Fork

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