California whitewater - Pit River, Southern Cascade Range, Shasta County
Shasta
county,
Pit 5 Dam to Pit 5 Powerhouse section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV 9 miles
This section of Pit River is 9 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Redding, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.
The nature scenery of California and the water flowing gracefully down Pit River beats anything. The river winds through the Southern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. 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.
Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Pit River a wet place; the month with most of the rain is January while July is commonly the driest month. That right
there is plenty of exciting stuff already but it goes on, the Southern Cascade Range has it all. At Pit River during the warm months highs are in the 80's, and the nighttime is rather colder of course, ordinarily in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while Pit
River night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. Big Bend Hot Springs is always fun to check out, and Pit River is right by the Nelson Flat Trail.
27 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...
27 miles away
Dunsmuir Inn & Suites is a clean, comfortable and modern motel in the heart of the Shasta Cascades. Each cozy room comes with cable television (including HBO), coffee-maker, hair-dryer, telphone, ref...
27 miles away
With extra-quiet guest rooms and light-proof draperies, the Oak Tree Inn opened in January 2007 in Dunsmuir, home of the best water on Earth. This 100-percent non-smoking hotel is conveniently located...
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