California whitewater - Goose Creek, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County Del Norte county, Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     5.6 miles   The wonderful California scenery and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you're coming from Crescent City North it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence section of Goose Creek in Del Norte County is 5.6 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master     than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence section is the only paddling section along Goose Creek. The campgrounds here at Goose Creek are pretty good. The beautiful Coast Ranges scenery is an added bonus. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Goose Creek   generally tend to be in the 60's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Goose Creek. Goose Creek is a pretty wet place mostly with much rain; most of the rain falls throughout December, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Goose Creek, Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 5.6 miles Average Gradient: 92 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.64179 Longitude: -123.90761 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.6931 Longitude: -123.9303 Paddler input for Goose Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Goose Creek, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: CRESCENT CITY 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City 19 miles away Located at the south end of Crescent City on Redwood Highway 101 across from Crescent City Harbor. 49 spacious rooms in a quiet, relaxed setting, some with harbor views. Walk across the street to expl... Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City 19 miles away Experience a unique escape at this Crescent City hotel located in the heart of the area's redwood forests and across from the Pacific Ocean. The Best Western Northwoods Inn is located near some of th... Comfort Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City 19 miles away Free high-speed Inernet access. Hotel is located at Gateway to the Redwood Forest and offers LARGE rooms, some with partial ocean views. Many of the rooms and suites have a balcony and a large whirlpo...   Coast Ranges Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Coast Ranges. Coast Ranges Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Coast Ranges. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Goose Creek, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Goose 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 Crescent City North, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crescent City North, California, the metro area neareast to Goose Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Goose Creek.   Whitewater Near Goose Creek: Hurdygurdy Creek, Del Norte County , 6 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road) Smith River - South Fork, Del Norte County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork) Smith River - Middle Fork, Del Norte County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 22 miles long (6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road) Smith River - North Fork, Del Norte County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Low Divide Road to Gasquet) Klamath River, Humboldt County , 17 miles away, Class II - 36 miles long (Weitchpec to Klamath Glen) Redwood Creek, Humboldt County , 25 miles away, Class III - 25 miles long (Lacks Creek to Orick) Trace Creek, Siskiyou County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Bear Pen Creek to Klamath River) Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 30 miles away, Class II - 22 miles long (Coon Creek to Ishi Pishi Falls) Klamath River, Humboldt County , 30 miles away, Class II - 16 miles long (Orleans to Weitchpec)   Ski Areas Near Goose Creek: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 86 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 120 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 164 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 196 miles away, 3365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Goose Creek: Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City , 19 miles away Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City , 19 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City , 19 miles away Best Value Inn - Crescent City, Crescent City , 19 miles away Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Goose Creek: Big Flat Campground, Del Norte County, 1 miles away Camp Marigold Motel and RV Park, Klamath, 5 miles away Camper Corral, Klamath, 5 miles away   Trails Near Goose Creek: Paradise Trail, Del Norte County , 6 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 1561 feet elevation difference Summit Valley Trail, Del Norte County , 7 miles away,  14.8 hiking miles, 3955 feet elevation difference French Hill Trail, Del Norte County , 10 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 2021 feet elevation difference Elk Camp Ridge Trail, Del Norte County , 14 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2616 feet elevation difference Hope Creek Trail, Humboldt County , 14 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 500 feet elevation difference Crea Trail, Humboldt County , 15 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 688 feet elevation difference Rhododendron Trail, Humboldt County , 15 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 977 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Goose Creek: Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 18 miles away Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 32 miles away   Lakes Near Goose Creek