California whitewater, Trinity River Trinity county, Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     10 miles   You gotta run this section of the trinity. All can be portaged except the bottom drop of number 3. Says Lou The starting location is a short drive from Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors     are great attractions for lots of people. 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. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. This stretch of Trinity River is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Whitewater paddling here in the Coast Ranges is a great experience. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging   than the national average, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: A journey to Burnt Ranch Falls will fill your spirit with great feelings; if you're popping by from Salyer, you won't be the only one. And if that's not enough there's lots more enjoyable stuff to do in the Coast Ranges. If the weather is good here at Trinity River, you can go for a hike along the Grouse Creek Tractor Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at Gray Falls since you're here at Trinity River. Trinity River, Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Trinity River.   Whitewater Near Trinity River: Trinity River, Trinity County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V - 10 miles long (Cedar Flat to Hawkins Bar) Trinity River, Trinity/ Humboldt County, 4 miles away       Class II - 39 miles long (Hawkins Bar to Weitchpec) Whitewater Outfitter - Bigfoot Rafting, Humboldt County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter New River, Trinity County, 12 miles away       Class III-V - 19.8 miles long (E Fork confluence to Trinity River) Whitewater Outfitter - Trinity River Rafting, Trinity County, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Hayfork Creek, Trinity County, 20 miles away       Class III-V - 12.7 miles long (Gemmil Gulch Picnic Ground to Carr Creek) Redwood Creek, Humboldt County, 22 miles away       Class II - 5.4 miles long (Highway 299 to Bair Road) Hayfork Creek, Trinity County, 22 miles away       Class IV-V - 21 miles long (3 miles West of Hayfork to Hyampom) Trinity River - South Fork, Trinity/ Humboldt County, 23 miles away       Class II-V - 64.6 miles long (East Fork to low bridge off South Fork Road) Trinity River - North Fork, Trinity County, 24 miles away       Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Hobo Gulch to Bridge 1 mile above mouth)   Ski Areas Near Trinity River: Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 85 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs Mount Shasta, California , 92 miles away, 1390 foot drop, 5 lifts, 32 runs   Hotels Near Trinity River: Comfort Inn Arcata-Humboldt Area, Arcata , 41 miles away Days Inn & Suites Arcata, Arcata , 41 miles away Red Roof Inn Arcata, Arcata , 41 miles away Hampton Inn And Suites Arcata, Arcata , 41 miles away Best Western Arcata Inn, Arcata , 41 miles away   Campgrounds Near Trinity River: Burnt Ranch, Burnt Ranch, 0 miles away Gray Falls Campground, Trinity County, 1 miles away Happy Camp Campground, Humboldt County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Trinity River: Grouse Creek Tractor Trail, Humboldt , 11 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 2606 feet elevation difference Dan East Trail, Humboldt , 12 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2406 feet elevation difference Grouse Creek Tractor Way, Humboldt , 13 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 896 feet elevation difference Blake Trail, Humboldt , 14 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 3420 feet elevation difference County Line Trail, Humboldt , 15 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 3397 feet elevation difference Pilot Ridge Trail, Humboldt , 16 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 735 feet elevation difference Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail, Humboldt , 16 miles away,  24.4 hiking miles, 2221 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Trinity River: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 62 miles away Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA , 68 miles away Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, California , 34 miles away Weaverville Joss House State Park, California , 38 miles away Humboldt Redwoods State Park, California , 40 miles away   Lakes Near Trinity River Red Cap Lake, Humboldt , 19 miles away