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California whitewater, Wooley Creek
Siskiyou
county,
North Fork confluence to Salmon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V 13 miles
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The North Fork confluence to Salmon River section of Wooley Creek in California is 13 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. If you're coming from Grants Pass it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Siskiyou County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in |
California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature
| are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. The North Fork confluence to Salmon River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this | |
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river system. The beauty of the Klamath Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots.
Briefly
about the general area: Going for a hike along the Garden Gulch Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. During your spree to Wooley Creek you'll meet some people from Somes Bar for sure. While
you're here at Wooley Creek you can take a hike along the Salmon Summit Recreation Trail. During the summer months here at Wooley Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 90's with nighttime lows in the 50's.
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Wooley Creek, North Fork confluence to Salmon River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Wooley Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Wooley Creek:
Wooley Creek, Siskiyou County, 5 miles away Class IV-V - 13 miles long (North Fork confluence to Salmon River) |
Salmon River, Siskiyou County, 9 miles away Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Forks of Salmon to Somes Bar) |
Klamath River, Humboldt County, 9 miles away Class III-V - 8 miles long (Ishi Pishi Bridge to Orleans) |
Klamath River, Humboldt County, 12 miles away Class II - 16 miles long (Orleans to Weitchpec) |
Klamath River, Siskiyou County, 14 miles away Class II - 22 miles long (Coon Creek to Ishi Pishi Falls) |
Elk Creek, Siskiyou County, 16 miles away Class I-IV - 5 miles long (Elk Creek Road to Klamath River) |
Salmon River - South Fork, Siskiyou County, 18 miles away Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Limestone Bluffs to Matthews Creek Campground) |
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| Ski Areas Near Wooley Creek:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon
, 57 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs |
Mount Shasta, California
, 80 miles away, 1390 foot drop, 5 lifts, 32 runs |
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| Hotels Near Wooley Creek:
Chateau At The Oregon Caves Na, Cave Junction
, 40 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express KLAMATH - REDWOOD NTL PK AREA, Klamath
, 47 miles away |
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| Trails Near Wooley Creek:
Garden Gulch Trail, Siskiyou
, 11 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 2718 feet elevation difference |
Salmon Summit Recreation Trail, Humboldt
, 12 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 1455 feet elevation difference |
Horse Ridge National Scenic Trail, Humboldt
, 17 miles away, 24.4 hiking miles, 2221 feet elevation difference |
Tanners Peak Trail, Siskiyou
, 20 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 3548 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near Wooley Creek:
Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR
, 42 miles away |
Redwood National and State Parks, Crescent City - CA
, 59 miles away |
Klamath National Forest, California
, 18 miles away |
Six Rivers National Forest, California
, 38 miles away |
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