California whitewater - Little Sulphur Creek, Coast Ranges, Sonoma County

Sonoma county, Healdsburg-Geyserville Road to Big Sulphur Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     11 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The starting point is not too far from Clearlake, as you can see on the road map further down. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This stretch of Little Sulphur Creek in California is 11 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery
    of California and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove
too. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Healdsburg-Geyserville Road to Big Sulphur Creek section is the only paddling section along Little Sulphur Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
Little Sulphur Creek usually gets a good deal of rainfall; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Through the summer at Little Sulphur Creek highs are mostly in the
 
90's, and the overnight is a tad colder of course, typically in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are commonly in the 50's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Little Sulphur Creek temperatures plunge to the 30's.

Little Sulphur Creek, Healdsburg-Geyserville Road to Big Sulphur Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 11 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.7644
Longitude: -122.81591

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.80969
Longitude: -122.92531

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Current weather conditions at Little Sulphur Creek, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: UKIAH 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hope Merrill & Hope Bosworth Bed And Breakfast Inns, Geyserville
5 miles away
The incomparable Hope-Inns are perfect for travelers who insist on the finest historic accommodations while touring the wine country. The pair of exceptional inss offers striking architecture, a comfo...

Travelodge, Healdsburg
9 miles away
Idyllic wine country hotel... Welcome to the newly renovated Travelodge Healdsburg - Sonoma Wine Country in beautiful Healdsburg in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country. Enjoy value-added lodging at the...

Best Western Dry Creek Inn, Healdsburg
9 miles away
This Healdsburg hotel offers newly opened Tuscan style rooms with private balcony, fireplace and jetted tub. Also available are the very spacious Vintage style rooms. Located within minutes of 50 ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clearlake, California, the metro area neareast to Little Sulphur Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Sulphur Creek.
 Whitewater Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Big Sulphur Creek, Lake County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 4.6 miles long (Close to Geysers to Iron Bridge)
Big Sulphur Creek, Lake County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Iron Bridge to washed-out crossing)
Russian River, Mendocino/ Sonoma County , 12 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Pieta Creek to 101 Bridge)
Mark West Creek, Sonoma County , 17 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Mark West Lodge to Mark West Road)
 Ski Areas Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Mount Shasta, California , 144 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Royal Gorge, California , 172 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Soda Springs, California , 174 miles away, 652 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 177 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 178 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 178 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 178 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 183 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Alpine Meadows, California , 183 miles away, 1802 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California , 183 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Hope Merrill & Hope Bosworth Bed And Breakfast Inns, Geyserville , 5 miles away
Travelodge, Healdsburg , 9 miles away
Best Western Dry Creek Inn, Healdsburg , 9 miles away
Cloverdale Oaks Inn, Cloverdale , 9 miles away
Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Koa Cloverdale Camping Resort, Cloverdale, 7 miles away
Alexander Valley Camp Ground, Healdsburg, 7 miles away
Dutcher Creek RV Park and Campground, Cloverdale, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Cadd Fire Trail, Sonoma County , 6 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 640 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Little Sulphur Creek:
Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes - CA , 39 miles away
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley - CA , 53 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Sulphur Creek

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