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
 
Anyone know if any of the fires have burned around where hayfork creek crosses hwy 36? eme @ bustertheclown@gmail.com (really) Says Buster

This stretch of Hayfork Creek in Trinity County is 12.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. The wonderful California scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here
    are not easy. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The campgrounds here at Hayfork Creek are pretty good. Whitewater paddling here in the
Klamath Mountains is a great experience. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
Thompson Gulch is a brilliant spot to pop by in the vicinity of Hayfork Creek. The amount of rain that falls at Hayfork Creek
 
is close to the national average; most of the rain falls through December while July is ordinarily the driest month. At Hayfork Creek during the warm months highs are in the 90's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Hayfork Creek.

Hayfork Creek, Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 12.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.5926
Longitude: -123.26121

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.5587
Longitude: -123.10331

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Current weather conditions at Hayfork Creek, Klamath Mountains, California
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Local climate location: BIG BAR RANGER STATION 6 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hayfork Creek.
 Whitewater Near Hayfork Creek:
Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 21 miles long (3 miles West of Hayfork to Hyampom)
Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 12 miles away, Class III - 3.5 miles long (Above Highway 36 to Highway 36)
Canyon Creek, Trinity County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Bridge 8.5 miles upstream of Junction City to Junction City)
Trinity River, Trinity County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 23.6 miles long (Pigeon Point Campground to Cedar Flat)
Trinity River - North Fork, Trinity County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Hobo Gulch to Bridge 1 mile above mouth)
Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Downstream from Forest Glen)
Trinity River, Trinity County , 19 miles away, Class II - 30.3 miles long (Lewiston to Junction City)
Mad River, Trinity County , 21 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road)
Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 23 miles away, Class II-V - 64.6 miles long (East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road)
Beegum Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (USFS Campground to State Highway 36)
 Ski Areas Near Hayfork Creek:
Mount Shasta, California , 78 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 86 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 177 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hayfork Creek:
Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 49 miles away
Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hayfork Creek:
Mesa Pines Mobile Home Park, Hayfork, 4 miles away
Philpot Campground, Trinity County, 6 miles away
Cold Springs Campground, Trinity County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Hayfork Creek:
Divide Trail, Trinity County , 10 miles away, 6.7 hiking miles, 1022 feet elevation difference
Rough Gulch Trail, Trinity County , 17 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 4155 feet elevation difference
Ruth Hayfork Trail, Trinity County , 17 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2939 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Hayfork Creek:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 41 miles away

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