California whitewater - Elder Creek, Klamath Mountains, Tehama County Tehama county, Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     17.2 miles   The Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road stretch of Elder Creek is 17.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Tehama County and the water flowing gracefully down Elder Creek will make you feel great. Whitewater paddling here in the Klamath Mountains is a great experience. There's camping available near Elder Creek. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to     stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Elder Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road section is the only one. Briefly about the general area: Put some time aside to spend at Uhl Spring while you're here at Elder Creek. From a rainfall point of view Elder Creek is a pretty typical location; January is when you get the most rain here; July is when it's   the driest. All through the days of summer highs here at Elder Creek reach the 90's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 40's. During the winter the highs are usually in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Elder Creek. Elder Creek, Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 17.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.0162 Longitude: -122.5394 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.9043 Longitude: -122.5974 Paddler input for Elder Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elder Creek, Klamath Mountains, California Local climate location: WEAVERVILLE RANGER STN 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ramada Inn And Suites Corning, Corning 25 miles away 51 Rooms, Conveniently located off of highway 5, Located next door to Rolling Hills Casino, Complimentary All you can eat Buffet Breakfast available through Rolling Hills Casino for all hotel guest. ... Comfort Inn Corning, Corning 26 miles away 60 units with 8 whirlpool suites. Starbucks Coffee and Quizno's Sub located within the premises. Free continental breakfast and free wireless internet access in all rooms. Olive Tasting Restaurant wit... Economy Inn Corning, Corning 26 miles away Situated right off of Interstate5 in Corning, CA; Sacramento River Woodson Bridge Recreation Area is 5 miles, Rolling Hills Casino 2 miles, Chico Municipal Airport, Chico Amtrak Train Station, and C...   Klamath Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Klamath Mountains. Klamath Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Klamath Mountains. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Elder Creek, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elder Creek, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Red Bluff, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Red Bluff, California, the metro area neareast to Elder Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elder Creek.   Whitewater Near Elder Creek: Thomes Creek, Tehama County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 22 miles long (Above Paskenta) Cottonwood Creek - South Fork, Tehama County , 14 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36) Grindstone Creek, Glenn County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Grindstone Road to Road 306) Stony Creek, Colusa / Glenn County , 18 miles away, Class II - 6.6 miles long (Stony Gorge Reservoir to Grindstone Creek) Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 24 miles away, Class III - 23.5 miles long (Platina Road to North Fork) Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Ono to Gas Point Road) Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 27 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Sunny Hill Road to Platina Road bridge Close to Ono) Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 30 miles away, Class IV - 11.1 miles long (Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road)   Ski Areas Near Elder Creek: Mount Shasta, California , 76 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 113 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 152 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 155 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 157 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 158 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 158 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 163 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 166 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 166 miles away, 1802 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elder Creek: Ramada Inn And Suites Corning, Corning , 25 miles away Comfort Inn Corning, Corning , 26 miles away Economy Inn Corning, Corning , 26 miles away Best Western Inn-Corning, Corning , 26 miles away Crystal Motel Red Bluff, Red Bluff , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elder Creek: Whitlock Campground, Tehama County, 8 miles away Mud Flat Campground, Tehama County, 9 miles away Three Prong Campground, Tehama County, 15 miles away   Trails Near Elder Creek: Lanyan Trail, Tehama County , 10 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 783 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Elder Creek: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 40 miles away