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 scenic beauty of Humboldt County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Lacks Creek to Orick stretch of Redwood Creek in California is 25 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The wild scenery of the Coast Ranges is great. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. If you're coming from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna it's not a long drive at all     to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: The landscape around Redwood Creek is dominated by the Bald Hills. Summertime highs at Redwood Creek   regularly tend to be in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's, and overnight lows at Redwood Creek during the winter usually descend into the 30's. The high level of rainfall makes Redwood Creek a relatively wet spot; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. 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. 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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, 1150 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 122 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 183 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Hotels Near Redwood Creek: Emerald Forest Of Trinidad, Trinidad , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Arcata/Eureka-Arpt Area (Mckin, 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 Agate Campground, Humboldt County, 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