California whitewater - Klamath River, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County

Humboldt county, Weitchpec to Klamath Glen section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     36 miles
  This section of Klamath River is 36 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The starting point is not too far from Crescent City North, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Humboldt County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
    this area has a large number of paddling places. There's camping available near Klamath River. The Coast Ranges scenery is wonderful. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip,
so it looks like you will be camping out. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Klamath River is a relatively wet place generally with much rain; the month with most of the rain is December, and July meanwhile is the driest month. The warmest time of the year at Klamath River arrives
 
with high temperatures in the 60's. During the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 50's with temperatures at Klamath River dipping down into the 30's during winter nights.

Klamath River, Weitchpec to Klamath Glen road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 36 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.18655
Longitude: -123.71209

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.50585
Longitude: -123.98378

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Current weather conditions at Klamath River, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: KLAMATH 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Emerald Forest Of Trinidad, Trinidad
25 miles away
Stay in one of the Emerald Forest of Trinidad's cabins and capture the spirit of the North Coast. 16 Vacation cabins, all fully furnished for your comfort. Enjoy the forest from your private deck. Sta...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Arcata/Eureka-Arpt Area (Mckin, Mckinleyville
27 miles away
Relax and enjoy yourself in the modern conveniences of Northern California's newest Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a 100% non-smoking hotel. Venture through misty ancient redwood groves or stroll...

Days Inn Arcata CA, Arcata
28 miles away
Centrally located between Avenue of the Giants & Redwood National Park the Days Inn in Arcata is the perfect place to stay and to see it all. This full service hotel in Arcata offers a relaxing atmosp...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crescent City North, California, the metro area neareast to Klamath River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Klamath River.
 Whitewater Near Klamath River:
Redwood Creek, Humboldt County , 12 miles away, Class III - 25 miles long (Lacks Creek to Orick)
Klamath River, Humboldt County , 17 miles away, Class II - 16 miles long (Orleans to Weitchpec)
Goose Creek, Del Norte County , 17 miles away, Class V - 5.6 miles long (Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence)
Hurdygurdy Creek, Del Norte County , 21 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road)
Redwood Creek, Humboldt County , 21 miles away, Class II - 5.4 miles long (Highway 299 to Bair Road)
Trinity River, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 23 miles away, Class II - 39 miles long (Hawkins Bar to Weitchpec)
Smith River - South Fork, Del Norte County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork)
Klamath River, Humboldt County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Ishi Pishi Bridge to Orleans)
Klamath River, Siskiyou County , 26 miles away, Class II - 22 miles long (Coon Creek to Ishi Pishi Falls)
Smith River - Middle Fork, Del Norte County , 27 miles away, Class II-V - 22 miles long (6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road)
 Ski Areas Near Klamath River:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 88 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 114 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 171 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Klamath River:
Emerald Forest Of Trinidad, Trinidad , 25 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Arcata/Eureka-Arpt Area (Mckin, Mckinleyville , 27 miles away
Days Inn Arcata CA, Arcata , 28 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Arcata, Arcata , 28 miles away
Best Western Arcata Inn, Arcata , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Klamath River:
Blue Creek Campground, Humboldt County, 6 miles away
Terwer Park Resort, Klamath, 13 miles away
Klamath Glen Resort, Klamath, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Klamath River:
Rhododendron Trail, Humboldt County , 11 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 977 feet elevation difference
South Fork Trail, Humboldt County , 11 miles away,  1.2 hiking miles, 679 feet elevation difference
Cathedral Tree Trail, Humboldt County , 11 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 77 feet elevation difference
Big Tree Trail, Humboldt County , 11 miles away,  .8 hiking miles, 46 feet elevation difference
Foothill Trail, Humboldt County , 12 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 235 feet elevation difference
Elk Prairie Trail, Humboldt County , 12 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 147 feet elevation difference
Crea Trail, Humboldt County , 12 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 688 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Klamath River:
Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 32 miles away
Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 44 miles away

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