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
  This section of Trinity River - South Fork in California is 64.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Trinity/ Humboldt County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it
    is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The beautiful
Coast Ranges scenery is an added bonus. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road stretch is just one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
Yeah, come up here to the Coast Ranges for a great time. If the weather is good here at Trinity River - South Fork, you can go for a hike along the Blake Trail. If you're here at Trinity River - South Fork, checking out Salmon Rock is a must, and you
 
could always look at Hyampom Valley.
A lot of precipitation falls at Trinity River - South Fork; the month with most of the rain is December; July on the other hand is the driest. Summer brings highs in the 90's to Trinity River - South Fork. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and night lows at Trinity River - South Fork throughout the wintertime commonly plunge into 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...

Motel Garberville, Garberville
35 miles away
Located just off HWY 101 in Garberville Ca in beautiful Humboldt County in the heart of Redwood Country. 8 miles South of Humboldt redwoods State Park. All of our clean attractive rooms have fridge m...



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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, 1195 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 96 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Trinity River - South Fork:
Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 34 miles away
Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 35 miles away
Motel Garberville, Garberville , 35 miles away
Howard Johnson Express Arcata, 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

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