California whitewater - Grindstone Creek, Klamath Mountains, Glenn County
Glenn
county,
Grindstone Road to Road 306 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 12 miles
The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section of Grindstone Creek in Glenn County is 12 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The wonderful California scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile.
For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Klamath Mountains is a great plus for this river. There are no other stretches to paddle along Grindstone Creek than the Grindstone Road to Road 306 stretch. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff.
Briefly about the general area: Grindstone Creek gets very little precipitation; all through January this area sees the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. So much cool stuff to do in the Klamath Mountains,
not enough time. Throughout the summertime highs here at Grindstone Creek reach the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Grindstone Creek fall into the 30's. A visit to Bearwallow Spring will fill your soul with fine feelings It's always perfect to pop by Manzanita Spring.
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