California whitewater - Trinity River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Trinity County Trinity county, Downstream from Forest Glen section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     8 miles   The Downstream from Forest Glen section of Trinity River - South Fork in Trinity County is 8 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Trinity County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Downstream     from Forest Glen section is just one of them. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Coast Ranges scenery is wonderful. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: All the outdoors fun things in the Coast Ranges will keep you coming back many times. If you're here at Trinity River - South Fork, do take a tour to Kingfisher Point. Trinity River - South Fork sees pretty high levels of rain; most of the rain falls through December;   the driest month of the year is July. If the weather is tremendous here at Trinity River - South Fork, you can go for a hike along the Ruth Hayfork Trail, and you might also want to pay a visit to Granite Canyon since you're here at Trinity River - South Fork. For the period of the warmest time of the year here at Trinity River - South Fork, high temperatures generally get into the 90's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Trinity River - South Fork are in the 30's. Trinity River - South Fork, Downstream from Forest Glen road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.3748 Longitude: -123.32731 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.41389 Longitude: -123.40671 Paddler input for Trinity River - South Fork, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Trinity River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: BIG BAR RANGER STATION 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville 33 miles away Stay at this Garberville hotel situated at the entrance of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The Best Western Humboldt House Inn is conveniently located near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and hiking... 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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 Trinity River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Trinity River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Trinity River - South Fork: Van Duzen River, Trinity County , 8 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 21 miles long (3 miles West of Hayfork to Hyampom) Mad River, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 miles below Highway 36) Mad River, Trinity County , 13 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 16 miles away, Class III-V - 12.7 miles long (Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek) Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 64.6 miles long (East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek) Trinity River, Trinity County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 23.6 miles long (Pigeon Point Campground to Cedar Flat) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 22 miles away, Class III - 3.5 miles long (Above Highway 36 to Highway 36) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 23 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road)   Ski Areas Near Trinity River - South Fork: Mount Shasta, California , 94 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 100 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 192 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Hotels Near Trinity River - South Fork: Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 33 miles away Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Trinity River - South Fork: Pickett Peak Campground, Trinity County, 2 miles away Forest Glen Campground, Trinity County, 3 miles away Fern Campground, Trinity County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Trinity River - South Fork: Ruth Hayfork Trail, Trinity County , 6 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2939 feet elevation difference Rough Gulch Trail, Trinity County , 10 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 4155 feet elevation difference Ben Arthur Trail, Trinity County , 10 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference County Line Trail, Humboldt County , 17 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 3397 feet elevation difference Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Trinity County , 18 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1303 feet elevation difference Blake Trail, Humboldt County , 18 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 3420 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Trinity River - South Fork: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 56 miles away   Lakes Near Trinity River - South Fork