California whitewater - Pit River, Southern Cascade Range, Shasta County Shasta county, Lake Britton to Pit 3 Powerhouse section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     6 miles   The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Lake Britton to Pit 3 Powerhouse stretch of Pit River is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Shasta County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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. The beauty of the Southern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Lake Britton to Pit 3 Powerhouse stretch is just one of many. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime at Pit River temperatures are generally in the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's; after the   sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Pit River plunge into the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Pit River a wet place; the wettest month of the year is usually January, that's the one that rains the most; July is the month with the least moisture. Pit River, Lake Britton to Pit 3 Powerhouse road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.02099 Longitude: -121.67351 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.9975 Longitude: -121.74691 Paddler input for Pit River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pit River, Southern Cascade Range, California Local climate location: MC CLOUD 26 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir 40 miles away Located in the unbelievable scenery of Northern California, the Dunsmuir Travelodge is the ideal location to enjoy the splendors of the area. Conveniently located off Interstate 5, the Dunsmuir Travel... Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir 41 miles away Shasta*s Best Choice Inn- come enjoy a peaceful cozy stay with breathtaking views of nature from your room. Experience the majestic view of Mt Shasta and the Siskiyou Mountains from our large picnic a... Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir 41 miles away With extra-quiet guest rooms and light-proof draperies, the new Oak Tree Inn opened in January 2007 in Dunsmuir -- Home of the Best Water on Earth. This 100-percent non-smoking hotel is conveniently ...   Southern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Southern Cascade Range. Southern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Southern Cascade Range. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on Pit River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Pit 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 Redding, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Redding, California, the metro area neareast to Pit River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pit River.   Whitewater Near Pit River: Pit River, Shasta County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Pit 4 Dam to Pit 4 Powerhouse) Pit River, Shasta County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse) Pit River, Shasta County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 10 miles long (Fall River Mills Bridge to Route 299 Bridge) McCloud River, Siskiyou County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Fowler Campground to McCloud Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Pit River: Mount Shasta, California , 38 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 89 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Warner Canyon, Oregon , 117 miles away, 730 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 125 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 127 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 128 miles away, 500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 130 miles away, 750 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 130 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 132 miles away, 600 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 137 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pit River: Dunsmuir Travelodge, Dunsmuir , 40 miles away Shastas Best Choice Inn, Dunsmuir , 41 miles away Oak Tree Inn Dunsmuir, Dunsmuir , 41 miles away A-1 Choice Inn, Mount Shasta , 44 miles away Strawberry Valley Inn, Mount Shasta , 44 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pit River: Rim Campground, Shasta County, 4 miles away Northshore Campground, Shasta County, 4 miles away Burney Falls Trailer Resort, Burney, 6 miles away   Trails Near Pit River: Pacific Crest Trail - section 17, County , 10 miles away, 85.8 hiking miles, 5083 feet elevation difference Coal Mine Trail, Shasta County , 11 miles away,  10.6 hiking miles, 3603 feet elevation difference Rough and Ready Trail, Shasta County , 12 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 343 feet elevation difference Nelson Flat Trail, Shasta County , 18 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 697 feet elevation difference Angel Meadow Trail, Siskiyou County , 19 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 1415 feet elevation difference Bunchgrass Trail, Shasta County , 20 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 1779 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Pit River: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 35 miles away Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake - CA , 52 miles away   Lakes Near Pit River