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 East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road section of Trinity River - South Fork is 64.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-V section. The beautiful scenery of Trinity/ Humboldt County and the water flowing gracefully down Trinity River - South Fork will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There's camping available near Trinity River - South Fork. You might have to settle for
    a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother
nature are great reasons to come. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so it looks like you will be camping out. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road section is just one of many. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
Yeah, come up here to the Coast Ranges for a nice time. On a magnificent day at Trinity River - South Fork you can take a hike along the Blake Trail. Trinity River - South Fork is
 
a wet place that gets a good deal of rain; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
If you're here, you might as well go to Hyampom Valley, and you must unquestionably stop at Salmon Rock during your stay. Summertime at Trinity River - South Fork comes with high temperatures in the 90's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Trinity River - South Fork.

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
Comfort Inn Arcata, Arcata , 42 miles away
Days Inn Arcata CA, 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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