California whitewater - Trinity River, Klamath Mountains, Trinity County

Trinity county, Lewiston to Junction City section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     30.3 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Trinity County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The Klamath Mountains scenery is wonderful. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There's camping available near Trinity River. The Lewiston to Junction City stretch of Trinity River is 30.3 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater.
    There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no
problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rain here at Trinity River is about average; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Be careful coming to the Klamath Mountains, you might not ever want to return home again.
Lance Gulch is a good site to spend some time at
 
It's always great to stop at Shasta Spring. For the duration of the long summer days highs here at Trinity River reach the 90's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Trinity River.

Trinity River, Lewiston to Junction City road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 30.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.7075
Longitude: -122.8064

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.7312
Longitude: -123.05281

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Current weather conditions at Trinity River, Klamath Mountains, California
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Local climate location: BIG BAR RANGER STATION 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding
38 miles away
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Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding
38 miles away
Old Mining town with much outdoor recreation. Located on the north end of town. Walking distance to restaurants and park. 24-hr front desk. Guests receive a Voucher for a full cooked to order breakfa...

Value Inn and Suites, Redding
38 miles away
AAA Approved Centrally located in the beautiful Shasta and Cascade region of far northern California, Value Inn and Suites is situated near many outdoor attractions that make this a must see destinati...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Trinity River.
 Whitewater Near Trinity River:
Canyon Creek, Trinity County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Bridge 8.5 miles upstream of Junction City to Junction City)
Trinity River - North Fork, Trinity County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Hobo Gulch to Bridge 1 mile above mouth)
Cottonwood Creek - Middle Fork, Shasta/ Tehama County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 11.1 miles long (Knob Gulch confluence to Platina Road)
Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 18 miles away, Class III - 3.5 miles long (Above Highway 36 to Highway 36)
Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 12.7 miles long (Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek)
Beegum Creek, Shasta / Tehama County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (USFS Campground to State Highway 36)
Coffee Creek, Trinity County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Coffee Creek Road to Trinity River)
Cottonwood Creek - North Fork, Shasta County , 23 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Sunny Hill Road to Platina Road bridge Close to Ono)
Brandy Creek, Shasta County , 24 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (above Whiskeytown Reservoir)
Clear Creek Sacramento Tributary, Shasta County , 24 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 16 miles long (Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road)
 Ski Areas Near Trinity River:
Mount Shasta, California , 59 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 73 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 163 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Royal Gorge, California , 188 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Soda Springs, California , 191 miles away, 652 vertical feet
Boreal, California , 192 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 192 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Donner Ski Ranch, California , 194 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Sugar Bowl, California , 194 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Tahoe Donner, California , 198 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Trinity River:
Redding Ca Travelodge, Redding , 38 miles away
Rodeway Inn Redding, Redding , 38 miles away
Value Inn and Suites, Redding , 38 miles away
Best Western Twin View Inn & Suites, Redding , 39 miles away
Ramada Limited Redding, Redding , 39 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Trinity River:
Whispering Pines, Weaverville, 0 miles away
Weaver Creek Trailer Park, Weaverville, 1 miles away
Sidney Gulch RV Park, Weaverville, 1 miles away
 Trails Near Trinity River:
Bluford Trail, Shasta County , 15 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 2510 feet elevation difference
Divide Trail, Trinity County , 18 miles away, 6.7 hiking miles, 1022 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Trinity River:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 23 miles away
 Lakes Near Trinity River

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