California whitewater - Hayfork Creek, Klamath Mountains, Trinity County
Trinity
county,
Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-V 12.7 miles
The scenic beauty of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek stretch of Hayfork Creek is 12.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can pitch a
tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in
this river system, there are a few others too. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. The Klamath Mountains scenery is wonderful. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff.
Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rainfall falls at Hayfork Creek; the wettest month of the year is usually December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is the month with the least moisture. If you want a little side visit, try Thompson
Gulch. All through the months of summer, highs frequently are in the 90's at Hayfork Creek while overnight lows are usually in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Hayfork Creek are in the 30's.
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