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California whitewater - Big Sulphur Creek, Coast Ranges, Lake County
Lake
county,
Close to Geysers to Iron Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-V 4.6 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The natural beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The beauty of the Coast Ranges is a great plus for this river. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Close to Geysers to Iron Bridge section is one of them. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back |
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for more. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Clearlake, as you can see on the road map further down. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular
| destination. This section of Big Sulphur Creek in Lake County is 4.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip.
Briefly about the general area:
All through the warmest time of the year at Big Sulphur Creek highs are generally in the 90's. Throughout the | |
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moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Big Sulphur Creek tend to be in the 30's. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the Coast Ranges. Going for a hike on the Cadd Fire Trail
is always a good adventure.
If you're here at Big Sulphur Creek, checking out Eagle Rock is a must, and a splendid site to take a look at is Coldwater Canyon. Big Sulphur Creek is a relatively wet place ordinarily with much precipitation; January is when you get the most rain here; July is the month with the least moisture.
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Big Sulphur Creek, Close to Geysers to Iron Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III-V
Length:
4.6
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.78649
Longitude: -122.7781
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.824
Longitude: -122.87681
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Paddler input for Big Sulphur Creek, California:
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Coast Ranges Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Clearlake, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clearlake, California, the metro area neareast to Big Sulphur Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Little Sulphur Creek, Sonoma
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 11 miles long (Healdsburg-Geyserville Road to Big Sulphur Creek) |
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Big Sulphur Creek, Lake
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Iron Bridge to washed-out crossing) |
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Russian River, Mendocino/ Sonoma
County
, 15 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Pieta Creek to 101 Bridge) |
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Mark West Creek, Sonoma
County
, 17 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Mark West Lodge to Mark West Road) |
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Putah Creek, Lake/ Napa
County
, 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 16 miles long (Highway 29 to Lake Berryessa) |
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Cache Creek, Lake / Yolo
County
, 28 miles away, Class II(III) - 18 miles long (Highway 20 to Bear Creek Confluence) |
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| | Hotels Near Big Sulphur Creek:
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Hope Merrill & Hope Bosworth Bed and Breakfast Inns, Geyserville
, 8 miles away |
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Old Crocker Inn, Cloverdale
, 10 miles away |
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Travelodge Healdsburg - Sonoma Wine Country, Healdsburg
, 10 miles away |
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Best Western Dry Creek Inn, Healdsburg
, 10 miles away |
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Ferndale Resort and Marina, Kelseyville
, 11 miles away |
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10 miles away
