California whitewater - Trinity River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, Trinity/ Humboldt County

Trinity/ Humboldt county, East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     64.6 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Trinity/ Humboldt County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great
    campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so it looks like you will be camping out. The East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road stretch of Trinity
River - South Fork in California is 64.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V section of whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. When you're paddling down a Coast Ranges river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Briefly about the general area:
If you love the outdoors you'll love it here in the Coast Ranges. Hiking is a popular thing to do
 
around Trinity River - South Fork; Blake Trail is a brilliant local trail. You need to stop at Salmon Rock while you're here at Trinity River - South Fork; nearby you find perfect locations like Hyampom Valley.
A good deal of precipitation falls at Trinity River - South Fork; most of the rain falls through December; the driest month of the year is July. Throughout the months of summer at Trinity River - South Fork temperatures are typically in the 90's while night lows are regularly in the 50's. Highs all through the winter are frequently in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Trinity River - South Fork temperatures sink to the 30's.

Trinity River - South Fork, East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 64.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.41389
Longitude: -123.40671

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.8889
Longitude: -123.60031

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Current weather conditions at Trinity River - South Fork, Coast Ranges, California
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Local climate location: BIG BAR RANGER STATION 26 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Dean Creek Resort, Redway
34 miles away
The award winning Dean Creek Resort is nestled on the banks of the Eel River in Giant Redwood country,only three miles from the world famous Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt State Forest. Open year ro...

Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville
35 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...

Howard Johnson Express Inn, Arcata
42 miles away
The Howard Johnson Express Inn Arcata is a two story interior corridor property with heated indoor pool and spa, fitness room and guest laundry. The Howard Johnson Express Inn Arcata is centrally loc...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Trinity River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Trinity River - South Fork:
Trinity River, Trinity County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 10 miles long (Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar)
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)
Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 21 miles long (3 miles West of Hayfork to Hyampom)
New River, Trinity County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 19.8 miles long (E Fork confluence to Trinity River)
Trinity River, Trinity County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 23.6 miles long (Pigeon Point Campground to Cedar Flat)
Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Downstream from Forest Glen)
Van Duzen River, Trinity County , 17 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (West Fork to Senteney Creek)
Trinity River, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 21 miles away, Class II - 39 miles long (Hawkins Bar to Weitchpec)
Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 12.7 miles long (Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek)
Mad River, Humboldt County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (Jackshaw Road to Butler Valley-Maple Creek Road)
 Ski Areas Near Trinity River - South Fork:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 93 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 96 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 185 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Trinity River - South Fork:
Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 34 miles away
Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 35 miles away
Howard Johnson Express Inn, Arcata , 42 miles away
North Coast Inn, Arcata , 42 miles away
Comfort Inn Arcata, Arcata , 42 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Trinity River - South Fork:
Slide Creek Campground, Trinity County, 1 miles away
Big Slide Campground, Trinity County, 1 miles away
Blake Spring Campground, Humboldt County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Trinity River - South Fork:
Blake Trail, Humboldt County , 6 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 3420 feet elevation difference
County Line Trail, Humboldt County , 6 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 3397 feet elevation difference
Dan East Trail, Humboldt County , 6 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference
Pilot Ridge Trail, Humboldt County , 9 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 735 feet elevation difference
Grouse Creek Tractor Trail, Humboldt County , 10 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 2606 feet elevation difference
Grouse Creek Tractor Way, Humboldt County , 12 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 896 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Trinity River - South Fork:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Trinity River - South Fork

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