California whitewater - Hurdygurdy Creek, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County Del Norte county, Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     7.7 miles   The beautiful scenery of Del Norte County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're coming from Crescent City North it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road section of Hurdygurdy Creek in California is 7.7 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Coast Ranges scenery is wonderful. Hurdygurdy Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road section is the only one. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: Near Hurdygurdy Creek you locate fine spots like Devils   Gap. Throughout the summertime here at Hurdygurdy Creek, high temperatures mostly reach the 60's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are commonly in the 50's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Hurdygurdy Creek temperatures plunge to the 30's. Hurdygurdy Creek is a pretty wet place commonly with a lot of rain; the wettest month of the year is mostly December, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is July. Hurdygurdy Creek, Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 7.7 miles Average Gradient: 135 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.7899 Longitude: -123.8333 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.71789 Longitude: -123.89701 Paddler input for Hurdygurdy Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hurdygurdy Creek, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: CRESCENT CITY 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hurdygurdy Creek.   Whitewater Near Hurdygurdy Creek: Goose Creek, Del Norte County , 6 miles away, Class V - 5.6 miles long (Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence) Smith River - Middle Fork, Del Norte County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 22 miles long (6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road) Smith River - South Fork, Del Norte County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork) Smith River - North Fork, Del Norte County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Low Divide Road to Gasquet) Klamath River, Humboldt County , 21 miles away, Class II - 36 miles long (Weitchpec to Klamath Glen) Trace Creek, Siskiyou County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Bear Pen Creek to Klamath River) Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 28 miles away, Class II - 22 miles long (Coon Creek to Ishi Pishi Falls) Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 30 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 18 miles long (Happy Camp to Coon Creek)   Ski Areas Near Hurdygurdy Creek: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 82 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 117 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 158 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 191 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 194 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near Hurdygurdy Creek: Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City , 20 miles away Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City , 22 miles away Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City , 22 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City , 22 miles away Front Street Inn, Crescent City , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hurdygurdy Creek: Big Flat Campground, Del Norte County, 5 miles away Cedar Rustic Campground, Del Norte County, 7 miles away Shelly Creek Campground, Del Norte County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Hurdygurdy Creek: Summit Valley Trail, Del Norte County , 8 miles away,  14.8 hiking miles, 3955 feet elevation difference French Hill Trail, Del Norte County , 8 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 2021 feet elevation difference Paradise Trail, Del Norte County , 9 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 1561 feet elevation difference Elk Camp Ridge Trail, Del Norte County , 9 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2616 feet elevation difference Clear Creek National Recreation Trail, Siskiyou County , 17 miles away,  34.8 hiking miles, 3925 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Hurdygurdy Creek: Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 21 miles away Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 26 miles away   Lakes Near Hurdygurdy Creek