California whitewater - Redwood Creek, Coast Ranges, Humboldt County Humboldt county, Lacks Creek to Orick section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     25 miles   The put-in is not too far from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Lacks Creek to Orick section of Redwood Creek in California is 25 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great. If you have the     time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside California you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Lacks Creek to Orick section is one of them. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Redwood Creek generally tend to be in the 70's with   nighttime lows in the 40's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 50's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Redwood Creek sink into the 30's. Redwood Creek gets a good deal of water; during December this area sees the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. The peaks of the Bald Hills dominate the scenery of this neighborhood. Redwood Creek, Lacks Creek to Orick road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 25 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.05739 Longitude: -123.87271 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.2994 Longitude: -124.05001 Paddler input for Redwood Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Redwood Creek, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: ORICK PRAIRIE CREEK PK 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Emerald Forest Of Trinidad, Trinidad 14 miles away Stay in one of the Emerald Forest of Trinidad's cabins and capture the spirit of the North Coast. 16 Vacation cabins, all fully furnished for your comfort. Enjoy the forest from your private deck. Sta... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ARCATA/EUREKA-AIRPORT AREA, Mckinleyville 15 miles away Relax and enjoy yourself in the modern conveniences of Northern California's newest Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a 100% non-smoking hotel. Venture through misty ancient redwood groves or stroll... Days Inn Arcata CA, Arcata 17 miles away Centrally located between Avenue of the Giants & Redwood National Park the Days Inn in Arcata is the perfect place to stay and to see it all. This full service hotel in Arcata offers a relaxing atmosp...   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 Redwood Creek, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Redwood Creek, 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 Redwood Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Redwood Creek.   Whitewater Near Redwood Creek: Klamath River, Humboldt County , 12 miles away, Class II - 36 miles long (Weitchpec to Klamath Glen) Redwood Creek, Humboldt County , 16 miles away, Class II - 5.4 miles long (Highway 299 to Bair Road) Klamath River, Humboldt County , 24 miles away, Class II - 16 miles long (Orleans to Weitchpec) Trinity River, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 25 miles away, Class II - 39 miles long (Hawkins Bar to Weitchpec) Mad River, Humboldt County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (Jackshaw Road to Butler Valley-Maple Creek Road) Goose Creek, Del Norte County , 26 miles away, Class V - 5.6 miles long (Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence) Smith River - South Fork, Del Norte County , 29 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork)   Ski Areas Near Redwood Creek: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 99 miles away, 1195 vertical feet   Hotels Near Redwood Creek: Emerald Forest Of Trinidad, Trinidad , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ARCATA/EUREKA-AIRPORT AREA, Mckinleyville , 15 miles away Days Inn Arcata CA, Arcata , 17 miles away Super 8 Motel - Arcata, Arcata , 17 miles away Best Western Arcata Inn, Arcata , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Redwood Creek: Midway RV Park, Trinidad, 9 miles away Redwood Trails, Trinidad, 9 miles away Hidden Creek Recreational Vehicle Park, Trinidad, 13 miles away   Trails Near Redwood Creek: Elk Prairie Trail, Humboldt County , 10 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 147 feet elevation difference Cathedral Tree Trail, Humboldt County , 10 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 77 feet elevation difference Big Tree Trail, Humboldt County , 11 miles away,  .8 hiking miles, 46 feet elevation difference Foothill Trail, Humboldt County , 11 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 235 feet elevation difference Miners Ridge Trail, Humboldt County , 11 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 617 feet elevation difference Rhododendron Trail, Humboldt County , 11 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 977 feet elevation difference South Fork Trail, Humboldt County , 11 miles away,  1.2 hiking miles, 679 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Redwood Creek: Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 34 miles away Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 55 miles away