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   The beautiful scenery of Trinity County and the water flowing gracefully down Van Duzen River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The beautiful Coast Ranges scenery is an added bonus. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Van Duzen River in Trinity County is 7.2 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according     to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. There are no other stretches to paddle along Van Duzen River than the West Fork to Senteney Creek stretch. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Coast Ranges. Van Duzen River is a pretty wet place generally with much rainfall; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Coon Gulch is a great spot to visit near Van Duzen River; what   would a site like Van Duzen River be without attention-grabbing close by marks like Red Rock. For the period of the days of summer, highs generally are in the 80's at Van Duzen River. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are generally in the 40's while Van Duzen River nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in 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