California whitewater - Noyo River, Coast Ranges, Mendocino County
Mendocino
county,
Northspur to Fort Bragg section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 20 miles
The Northspur to Fort Bragg section of Noyo River is 20 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The beautiful scenery of California and the water flowing gracefully down Noyo River attract people from near and far. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The starting point is not too far from Ukiah, as you can see on the road
map further down. The Northspur to Fort Bragg stretch is the only paddling stretch along Noyo River. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking
outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Low Gap is near Noyo River and is a magnificent location. The amount of rain
that falls at Noyo River is close to the national average; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Through the summertime months highs here at Noyo River get into the 60's, and the nighttime
is slightly colder of course, usually in the 40's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 50's, and nighttime lows at Noyo River all through the winter mostly sink into the 40's.
8 miles away
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8 miles away
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9 miles away
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