California whitewater - Smith River - North Fork, Coast Ranges, Del Norte County Del Norte county, Low Divide Road to Gasquet section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     13 miles   The wonderful California scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Smith River - North Fork attract people from near and far. The starting point is not too far from Crescent City North, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Low Divide Road to Gasquet section of Smith River - North Fork in Del Norte County is 13 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here     don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Coast Ranges scenery is wonderful. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other spots. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: Smith River - North Fork gets a good deal of water; December is when you get the most rain   here, and July on the other hand is the driest. Summer brings highs in the 60's to Smith River - North Fork while nighttime lows are mostly in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's, and nighttime lows through the wintertime for Smith River - North Fork tend to be in the 40's. Peridotite Canyon is near Smith River - North Fork and is a brilliant place, and the French Hill Trail is a brilliant hiking trail close by. Life's too short to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the Coast Ranges. Near Smith River - North Fork you come across the Elk Camp Ridge Trail which is a good hiking trail. Smith River - North Fork, Low Divide Road to Gasquet road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 13 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.9808 Longitude: -123.96 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.84749 Longitude: -123.9683 Paddler input for Smith River - North Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Smith River - North Fork, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: BROOKINGS 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City 16 miles away * Located at the south end of Crescent City on Redwood Highway 101 across from Crescent City Harbor. 49 spacious rooms in a quiet, relaxed setting, some with harbor views. Walk across the street to ex... Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City 16 miles away Anchor Beach Inn offers amenities to suit all travelers needs. Whether you are here on business, pleasure, or a little of both. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Crescent City North, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crescent City North, California, the metro area neareast to Smith River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Smith River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Smith River - North Fork: Smith River - Middle Fork, Del Norte County , 5 miles away, Class II-V - 22 miles long (6 Miles Above Patrick Creek to South Fork Road) Smith River - South Fork, Del Norte County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork) Hurdygurdy Creek, Del Norte County , 11 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road) Goose Creek, Del Norte County , 13 miles away, Class V - 5.6 miles long (Saddle Road to South Fork Smith confluence) Illinois River, Josephine / Curry County , 27 miles away, Class IV(V) - 31 miles long (Miami Bar to Oak Flat) Illinois River, Josephine County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Highway 199 to Miami Bar)   Ski Areas Near Smith River - North Fork: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 87 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 125 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 159 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 191 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 193 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near Smith River - North Fork: Super 8 Motel - Crescent City, Crescent City , 16 miles away Anchor Beach Inn, Crescent City , 16 miles away Best Western Northwoods Inn, Crescent City , 17 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Redwood Coast, Crescent City , 17 miles away Econo Lodge Crescent City, Crescent City , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Smith River - North Fork: Shelly Creek Campground, Del Norte County, 8 miles away Cedar Rustic Campground, Del Norte County, 9 miles away Hiouchi Hamlet RV Resort, Crescent City, 10 miles away   Trails Near Smith River - North Fork: French Hill Trail, Del Norte County , 4 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 2021 feet elevation difference Elk Camp Ridge Trail, Del Norte County , 5 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2616 feet elevation difference Paradise Trail, Del Norte County , 9 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 1561 feet elevation difference Summit Valley Trail, Del Norte County , 18 miles away,  14.8 hiking miles, 3955 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Smith River - North Fork: Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 16 miles away Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR , 26 miles away