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 scenic beauty of California and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. 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. The Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel section of Tenmile Creek is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The beauty of
the Coast Ranges is a great plus for this river. Tenmile Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Gauge on Highway 101 to South Fork Eel section is the only one. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The campgrounds
here at Tenmile Creek are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the long summer days at Tenmile Creek highs are mostly in the 80's, and through
the night it cools down to the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are generally in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Tenmile Creek. Tenmile Creek gets a lot of water; January is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is July.
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