California whitewater - Van Duzen River, Coast Ranges, Trinity County Trinity county, West Fork to Senteney Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     7.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The wonderful Trinity County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The West Fork     to Senteney Creek stretch is the only paddling stretch along Van Duzen River. The beautiful Coast Ranges scenery is an added bonus. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The West Fork to Senteney Creek section of Van Duzen River is 7.2 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Van Duzen River a relatively wet site; the wettest month of the year is regularly December, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is July. Coon Gulch is next to Van Duzen River and is undeniably a great site to have a look at, and Red Rock is an attention-grabbing site   to go to while at Van Duzen River. Yep, outdoors entertaining stuff truly is abundant here in the Coast Ranges. During the months of summer at Van Duzen River temperatures are commonly in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 40's; all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Van Duzen River temperatures plunge to the 30's. Van Duzen River, West Fork to Senteney Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 7.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.2942 Longitude: -123.4601 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.37599 Longitude: -123.50261 Paddler input for Van Duzen River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Van Duzen River, Coast Ranges, California Local climate location: RICHARDSON GROVE ST PK 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville 25 miles away Stay at this Garberville hotel situated at the entrance of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Van Duzen River.   Whitewater Near Van Duzen River: Mad River, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 miles below Highway 36) Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Downstream from Forest Glen) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 21 miles long (3 miles West of Hayfork to Hyampom) Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity/ Humboldt County , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 64.6 miles long (East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road) Mad River, Trinity County , 17 miles away, Class III - 5.8 miles long (North and South Fork confluence to Barry Creek Road) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 12 miles long (Salt Creek to Hulls Creek) Eel River, Mendocino/ Trinity/ Humboldt County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 47 miles long (Dos Rios to Alderpoint) Eel River - North Fork, Trinity/ Mendocino County , 23 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Hulls Creek to Mina Road) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County , 24 miles away, Class III-V - 12.7 miles long (Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek) Trinity River, Trinity County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 10 miles long (Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar)   Ski Areas Near Van Duzen River: Mount Shasta, California , 102 miles away, 1390 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 106 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 199 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Hotels Near Van Duzen River: Best Western Humboldt House Inn, Garberville , 25 miles away Dean Creek Resort, Redway , 25 miles away Best Western Country Inn, Fortuna , 48 miles away Super 8 Motel - Fortuna, Fortuna , 48 miles away Holiday Inn Express Fortuna (Ferndale Area), Ca, Fortuna , 48 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Van Duzen River: Fir Cove Campground, Trinity County, 5 miles away Bailey Canyon Campground, Trinity County, 6 miles away Pickett Peak Campground, Trinity County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Van Duzen River: Ben Arthur Trail, Trinity County , 11 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 1839 feet elevation difference Ruth Hayfork Trail, Trinity County , 11 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2939 feet elevation difference County Line Trail, Humboldt County , 14 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 3397 feet elevation difference Blake Trail, Humboldt County , 16 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 3420 feet elevation difference Rough Gulch Trail, Trinity County , 16 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 4155 feet elevation difference Ben Duncan Mailbox Trail, Trinity County , 17 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1303 feet elevation difference Pilot Ridge Trail, Humboldt County , 17 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 735 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Van Duzen River: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 64 miles away   Lakes Near Van Duzen River