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   This stretch of Redwood Creek in Humboldt County is 25 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. If you're coming from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Getting your     paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Coast Ranges is a great plus for this river. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The natural beauty of California and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Briefly about the general area: Redwood Creek gets a large amount of water; December is the wettest month with most rain   while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The Bald Hills is a major trait of the area around Redwood Creek. High temperatures at Redwood Creek throughout the warm days of summer are in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 50's; night lows at Redwood Creek during the wintertime ordinarily dip into the 30's. 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-Arpt Area (Mckin, 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, 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 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