California whitewater - Coarse Gold Creek, Central Sierra Nevada, Madera County
Madera
county,
Coarsegold to Spinelli Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 5 miles
The Coarsegold to Spinelli Road section of Coarse Gold Creek in California is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Madera, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. 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. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll
find a large number of good places. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a
one day trip. The wild scenery of the Central Sierra Nevada is great. The scenic beauty of Madera County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Coarsegold to Spinelli Road section is the only paddling section along Coarse Gold Creek. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners.
Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Coarse Gold
Creek is close to the national average; January is when you get the most rain here while July is commonly the driest month. High temperatures at Coarse Gold Creek all through the summertime are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The winter
brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Coarse Gold Creek plunge into the 20's.
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