California whitewater - Tenmile Creek, Coast Ranges, Mendocino County

Mendocino county, Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     6 miles
  The Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel section of Tenmile Creek is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. If you're coming from Ukiah it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The wonderful Mendocino County scenery and the beautiful way the water current
    moves down the stream attract people from near and far. There are no other sections to paddle along Tenmile Creek than the Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel section. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The beauty of the Coast Ranges is a great plus for this river.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures
 
at Tenmile Creek throughout the long summer days are in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's, and night lows at Tenmile Creek through the winter frequently drop into the 30's.
Much rainfall falls at Tenmile Creek; most of the rain falls during January, and the driest of the months is July.

Tenmile Creek, Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.7616
Longitude: -123.54071

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.755
Longitude: -123.63

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Current weather conditions at Tenmile Creek, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: RICHARDSON GROVE ST PK 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ukiah, California, the metro area neareast to Tenmile Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tenmile Creek.
 Whitewater Near Tenmile Creek:
Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Close to Branscomb to Big Bend)
Rattlesnake Creek, Mendocino County , 6 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (US 101 to Big Bend)
Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint)
Eel River - South Fork, Mendocino County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Big Bend to Piercy)
Noyo River, Mendocino County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Northspur to Fort Bragg)
Outlet Creek, Mendocino County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Highway 101 bridge to Highway 162)
Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 22 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road)
Eel River - Middle Fork, Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class II-V - 32 miles long (Black Butte River to Dos Rios)
Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 25 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek)
Eel River, Mendocino County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 35 miles long (Van Arsdale Dam to Dos Rios)
 Ski Areas Near Tenmile Creek:
Mount Shasta, California , 127 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 138 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tenmile Creek:
Best Western Vista Manor Lodge, Fort Bragg , 22 miles away
Pine Beach Inn, Fort Bragg , 22 miles away
Travelodge Mariah County, Fort Bragg , 22 miles away
The Lodge At Noyo River, Fort Bragg , 23 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites Tradewinds, Fort Bragg , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tenmile Creek:
Hickey Campground, Mendocino County, 12 miles away
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, Mendocino, 14 miles away
Redwoods River Resort and Campground, Leggett, 14 miles away

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