California whitewater - Eel River - North Fork, Coast Ranges, Trinity/ Mendocino County

Trinity/ Mendocino county, Salt Creek to Hulls Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     12 miles
  The Salt Creek to Hulls Creek stretch of Eel River - North Fork in California is 12 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. The scenic beauty of California and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The river winds through the Coast Ranges and you get great scenery. The Salt Creek
    to Hulls Creek section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Eel River - North Fork with overnight lows in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are typically in the 40's, and overnight lows throughout the wintertime for Eel River - North Fork tend to be in the 30's. Don't leave Eel River - North Fork without
 
first going for a hike along the Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail.
A great deal of rain falls at Eel River - North Fork; through December this area sees the most rain, and July is when it's the driest.

Eel River - North Fork, Salt Creek to Hulls Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.12369
Longitude: -123.33371

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.00419
Longitude: -123.2719

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Current weather conditions at Eel River - North Fork, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: RICHARDSON GROVE ST PK 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
34 miles away
Stay at this Garberville hotel situated at the entrance of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The Best Western Humboldt House Inn is conveniently located near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and hiking...

Motel Garberville, Garberville
34 miles away
Located just off HWY 101 in Garberville Ca in beautiful Humboldt County in the heart of Redwood Country. 8 miles South of Humboldt redwoods State Park. All of our clean attractive rooms have fridge m...

Super 8 Willits, Willits
35 miles away
Welcome to Willits, CA, located in the heart of Mendocino County. Willits offers many activities in and around the community, and gives you firsthand experience of small town America at its finest. ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Eel River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Eel River - North Fork:
Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 5 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road)
Mad River, Trinity County , 7 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road)
Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint)
Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios)
Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Downstream from Forest Glen)
Van Duzen River, Trinity County , 19 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek)
Mad River, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 miles below Highway 36)
Tenmile Creek, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel)
Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 25 miles away, Class III - 3.5 miles long (Above Highway 36 to Highway 36)
Rattlesnake Creek, Mendocino County , 27 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (US 101 to Big Bend)
 Hotels Near Eel River - North Fork:
Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 34 miles away
Motel Garberville, Garberville , 34 miles away
Super 8 Willits, Willits , 35 miles away
Lark Motel, Willits , 35 miles away
Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Eel River - North Fork:
Fern Campground, Trinity County, 15 miles away
Pickett Peak Campground, Trinity County, 16 miles away
Bailey Canyon Campground, Trinity County, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Eel River - North Fork:
Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Trinity County , 3 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1303 feet elevation difference
Ben Arthur Trail, Trinity County , 8 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference
Willow Trail, Trinity County , 10 miles away,  10 hiking miles, 1081 feet elevation difference
Morrison Trail, Trinity County , 11 miles away,  10.2 hiking miles, 875 feet elevation difference
Rough Gulch Trail, Trinity County , 12 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 4155 feet elevation difference
Waterspout Trail, Trinity County , 12 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2078 feet elevation difference
Ruth Hayfork Trail, Trinity County , 13 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2939 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Eel River - North Fork:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 59 miles away

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