California whitewater - Mad River, Coast Ranges, Trinity County Trinity county, North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     5.8 miles   The North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road stretch of Mad River is 5.8 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The natural beauty of California and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This is a pretty     decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a great experience. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: Mad River is a wet site that gets a good deal of precipitation; throughout December this area sees the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Have a great hiking adventure along the Ben Arthur Trail, and Secret Gulch is a perfect location to spend some time.   All through the days of summer highs here at Mad River reach the 90's. Through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. Highs during the winter are usually in the 40's while Mad River overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 30's. Now, you may assume that's loads but there's even more exciting things to do here in the Coast Ranges. Hiking along the Rough Gulch Trail is nice fun. Mad River, North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 5.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.16529 Longitude: -123.22561 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.2078 Longitude: -123.29291 Paddler input for Mad River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mad River, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: BIG BAR RANGER STATION 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville 37 miles away Stay at this Garberville hotel situated at the entrance of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The Best Western Humboldt House Inn is conveniently located near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and hiking... Dean Creek Resort, Redway 38 miles away The award winning Dean Creek Resort is nestled on the banks of the Eel River in Giant Redwood country,only three miles from the world famous Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt State Forest. Open year ro... Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits 42 miles away Welcome to Willits, CA, located in the heart of Mendocino County. Willits offers many activities in and around the community, and gives you firsthand experience of small town America at its finest. ...   Coast Ranges Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Coast Ranges. Coast Ranges Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Coast Ranges. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mad River.   Whitewater Near Mad River: Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 12 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road) Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Downstream from Forest Glen) Van Duzen River, Trinity County , 17 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 19 miles away, Class III - 3.5 miles long (Above Highway 36 to Highway 36) Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 12.7 miles long (Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 21 miles long (3 miles West of Hayfork to Hyampom) Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 22 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios) Mad River, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 miles below Highway 36)   Ski Areas Near Mad River: Mount Shasta, California , 94 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 107 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 199 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mad River: Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 37 miles away Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 38 miles away Super 8 Motel - Willits, Willits , 42 miles away Old West Inn Willits, Willits , 42 miles away Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa, Willits , 42 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mad River: Fern Campground, Trinity County, 10 miles away Forest Glen Campground, Trinity County, 11 miles away Pickett Peak Campground, Trinity County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Mad River: Rough Gulch Trail, Trinity County , 5 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 4155 feet elevation difference Ben Arthur Trail, Trinity County , 7 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference Ruth Hayfork Trail, Trinity County , 8 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2939 feet elevation difference Willow Trail, Trinity County , 9 miles away,  10 hiking miles, 1081 feet elevation difference Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Trinity County , 9 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1303 feet elevation difference Waterspout Trail, Trinity County , 10 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 2078 feet elevation difference Morrison Trail, Trinity County , 10 miles away,  10.2 hiking miles, 875 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Mad River: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 53 miles away