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

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Current weather conditions at Pit River, Southern Cascade Range, California
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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 ...



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OUTDOORS
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

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