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

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

 

CLASS III     8 miles
  The nature scenery of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so
    you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Hulls Creek to Mina Road stretch of Eel River - North Fork in Trinity/ Mendocino County is 8 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. For all you camping people
there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The Coast Ranges scenery is wonderful. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Eel River - North Fork regularly tend to be in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down through the
 
winter temperatures at Eel River - North Fork sink into the 30's. Eel River - North Fork gets a large amount of water; December is when you get the most rain here, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
Whohoo, so much exciting stuff in one place! The Coast Ranges rocks! While staying at Eel River - North Fork you could always discover Bear Canyon. Good hiking is available along the Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, and a spree to Willow Spring will fill your spirit with pleasant feelings.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.00419
Longitude: -123.2719

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.9382
Longitude: -123.34761

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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.

Super 8 Willits, Willits
30 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. ...

Lark Motel, Willits
30 miles away
Economy motel with clean rooms located on HWY 101 one half mile south of downtown Willits. Close to many dining options. We offer free wireless internet....

Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, Willits
31 miles away
The Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn is located in the heart of Mendocino County allowing easy access to the Redwoods, the coast, and wineries. This is the only hotel in Willits that sits off the...



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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 IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek)
Mad River, Trinity County , 12 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road)
Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint)
Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 12 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios)
Tenmile Creek, Mendocino County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel)
Van Duzen River, Trinity County , 23 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek)
Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Downstream from Forest Glen)
Eel River, Mendocino County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 35 miles long (Van Arsdale Dam to Dos Rios)
Rattlesnake Creek, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (US 101 to Big Bend)
Outlet Creek, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162)
 Hotels Near Eel River - North Fork:
Super 8 Willits, Willits , 30 miles away
Lark Motel, Willits , 30 miles away
Clarion Collection Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, Willits , 31 miles away
Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa, Willits , 31 miles away
Best Western Willits Inn, Willits , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Eel River - North Fork:
Eel River Campground, Mendocino County, 17 miles away
Fern Campground, Trinity County, 20 miles away
 Trails Near Eel River - North Fork:
Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Trinity County , 5 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1303 feet elevation difference
Morrison Trail, Trinity County , 12 miles away,  10.2 hiking miles, 875 feet elevation difference
Willow Trail, Trinity County , 12 miles away,  10 hiking miles, 1081 feet elevation difference
Ben Arthur Trail, Trinity County , 13 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference
Waterspout Trail, Trinity County , 15 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2078 feet elevation difference
Yellowjacket Trail, Trinity County , 16 miles away,  9.6 hiking miles, 1508 feet elevation difference
Wrights Valley Trail, Trinity County , 16 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 1472 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Eel River - North Fork:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Eel River - North Fork

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