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

The Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek stretch of Hayfork Creek is 12.7 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The nature scenery of Trinity County and
    the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have 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, but you'd better
reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. When you're paddling down a Klamath Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too.

Briefly
 
about the general area:
Thompson Gulch is near Hayfork Creek and is a glorious location. Hayfork Creek gets a normal amount of yearly precipitation; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is July. All through the summertime months, highs generally are in the 90's at Hayfork Creek. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Hayfork Creek temperatures plunge to the 30's.

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


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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, 1195 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hayfork Creek:
Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 49 miles away
Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 49 miles away
Motel Garberville, 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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