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

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Current weather conditions at Elder Creek, Klamath Mountains, California
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Local climate location: WEAVERVILLE RANGER STN 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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25 miles away
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OUTDOORS
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

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