California whitewater - Bear Creek, Southern Cascade Range, Shasta County Shasta county, Hydro to Highway 44 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V+)     9.5 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The starting point is not too far from Redding, as you can see on the road map further down. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Hydro to Highway 44 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Bear Creek. Getting some good exercise and spending some     quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. When you're paddling down a Southern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The Hydro to Highway 44 stretch of Bear Creek is 9.5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV(V+) section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime, highs usually are in the 90's at Bear Creek, and the night is a   little colder of course, generally in the 60's. During the winter the highs are regularly in the 50's with temperatures at Bear Creek dipping down into the 30's all through winter nights. Bear Creek is in close proximity to Townsend Gulch which is unquestionably worth a visit. Bear Creek gets a normal amount of annual rainfall; January is when you get the most rain here, and July is when it's the driest. Bear Creek, Hydro to Highway 44 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV(V+) Length: 9.5 miles Average Gradient: 84 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.53409 Longitude: -121.96261 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.53039 Longitude: -122.10971 Paddler input for Bear Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bear Creek, Southern Cascade Range, California Local climate location: SHASTA DAM 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek.   Whitewater Near Bear Creek: Battle Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13 miles long (Manton Road) Battle Creek - South Fork, Tehama County , 12 miles away, Class II-V(V+) - 11.5 miles long (Close to Ponderosa Way to Manton Road) Antelope Creek, Tehama County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 20 miles long (Hogsback Road to Cone Grove Road) Pit River, Shasta County , 25 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse) Mill Creek, Tehama County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 43 miles long (Town of Mill Creek to First Diversion Dam) McCloud River, Shasta County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 24 miles long (McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta) Pit River, Shasta County , 29 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Pit 4 Dam to Pit 4 Powerhouse) Deer Creek, Tehama County , 30 miles away, Class IV-V - 43 miles long (Highway 32 to Route 99)   Ski Areas Near Bear Creek: Mount Shasta, California , 43 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 94 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 128 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 131 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 132 miles away, 500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 134 miles away, 750 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 134 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 137 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 143 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 144 miles away, 1802 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bear Creek: Best Western Knights' Inn, Anderson , 18 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Anderson, Anderson , 18 miles away Gaia Anderson Hotel, Anderson , 19 miles away Oxford Suites Redding, Redding , 20 miles away Super 8 Motel - Redding, Redding , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bear Creek: South Cow Creek Campground, Shasta County, 13 miles away Arbuckle Flat Campground, Shasta County, 14 miles away Rend Island Campground, Shasta County, 15 miles away   National Parks Near Bear Creek: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 34 miles away Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 40 miles away   Lakes Near Bear Creek