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Access Site CA

Hwy 3 Bridge Put-in

Hayfork Creek • Tule Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: CA
County: Trinity
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 40.54980300, -123.19126000
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Trinity River a Douglas City CA 14 mi away
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Trinity River a Junction City CA 14.1 mi away
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TRINITY River Above North Fork TRINITY River Near HELENA CA 15.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III+(IV) Put-in Hayfork Creek - Hayfork to Nine Mile Bridge
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Hayfork Creek
4 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III+(IV) Put-in at this location Hayfork to Nine Mile Bridge
8.0 mi
IV-V Downstream from here (6.9 mi to put-in) Nine Mile Bridge to Hyampom
15.0 mi 51 ft/mi
III-V Upstream from here (9.2 mi from take-out) Gemmil Gulch to East Fork Road Bridge
6.3 mi 90 ft/mi
III-IV Upstream from here (14.2 mi from take-out) Wild Mad Road to Hwy 36
3.5 mi 77 ft/mi
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About This Access Site
Hwy 3 Bridge Put-in is a whitewater access point on Hayfork Creek in Trinity County, California. This site serves as a convenient put-in location for paddlers looking to access whitewater sections of Hayfork Creek. The proximity to Highway 3 makes it relatively accessible, though paddlers should be prepared for typical whitewater conditions found in this region of Northern California.

Paddlers using this put-in should be aware of the whitewater nature of Hayfork Creek and plan their trips accordingly. The bridge location provides a defined access point, making it easier to locate compared to more remote put-ins. As with any whitewater venue, paddlers should scout conditions, check water levels, and ensure they have appropriate skills and gear for the section they plan to run.