California whitewater - Mad River, Coast Ranges, Trinity/ Humboldt County Trinity/ Humboldt county, Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 miles below Highway 36 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     12.2 miles   The beautiful scenery of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Mad River in California is 12.2 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Whether you're whitewater rafting     or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Mad River throughout the summertime are in the 80's while nighttime lows are frequently in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's while   the cold winter nights at Mad River are in the 30's. Since you're here at Mad River why not stop by Tierney Canyon. Mad River regularly gets a large amount of rain; December is when you get the most rain here, and July is the month with the least moisture. Mad River, Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 miles below Highway 36 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 12.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.37009 Longitude: -123.4333 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.5134 Longitude: -123.60071 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: RICHARDSON GROVE ST PK 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Dean Creek Resort, Redway 26 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... Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville 26 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... Best Western Country Inn, Fortuna 44 miles away Whether you're coming to the North Coast for business or pleasure the Best Western Country Inn in Fortuna will make your visit as comfortable as possible. With beautiful nearby vista's, parks, and an...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Mad River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Mad River, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, California, the metro area neareast to Mad River. 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: Van Duzen River, Trinity County , 6 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek) Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Downstream from Forest Glen) Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 11 miles away, Class II-V - 64.6 miles long (East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 21 miles long (3 miles West of Hayfork to Hyampom) Trinity River, Trinity County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 10 miles long (Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar) Mad River, Trinity County , 22 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road) Trinity River, Trinity County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 23.6 miles long (Pigeon Point Campground to Cedar Flat) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 24 miles away, Class III-V - 12.7 miles long (Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek) New River, Trinity County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 19.8 miles long (E Fork confluence to Trinity River)   Ski Areas Near Mad River: Mount Shasta, California , 102 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 103 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 195 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mad River: Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 26 miles away Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 26 miles away Best Western Country Inn, Fortuna , 44 miles away Super 8 Motel - Fortuna, Fortuna , 44 miles away Holiday Inn Express Fortuna (Ferndale Area), Ca, Fortuna , 45 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mad River: Blake Spring Campground, Humboldt County, 9 miles away Fir Cove Campground, Trinity County, 9 miles away Bailey Canyon Campground, Trinity County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Mad River: County Line Trail, Humboldt County , 8 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 3397 feet elevation difference Blake Trail, Humboldt County , 9 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 3420 feet elevation difference Pilot Ridge Trail, Humboldt County , 11 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 735 feet elevation difference Dan East Trail, Humboldt County , 12 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference Ruth Hayfork Trail, Trinity County , 15 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2939 feet elevation difference Ben Arthur Trail, Trinity County , 17 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference Grouse Creek Tractor Trail, Humboldt County , 18 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 2606 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Mad River: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 65 miles away