Class IV South Fork Trinity River, CA

This major tributary of California's Klamath River begins in the rugged Trinity Alps and makes its way through wilderness before meeting up with the mighty Klamath at Weitchpec.

The North and South Forks of the Trinity and the New River are included in the Wild and Scenic designation.

Roughly 80% of the Trinity River Basin is public land generally open for recreation use. The natural resources of the Trinity River Basin provide for a variety of recreation activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, camping, backpacking, and hunting.

The river provides a major source of long, uninterrupted travel for river touring activities, such as canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. There are over 100 river miles available for touring with a range of difficulty from Class I to Class III+.

Optional take-out at Low Bridge (mile 5.5), or Sandy Bar (mile 12.5). Section ends at South Fork Bridge and take-out is on river right.

 

For More Information Visit:

Trinity Wild and Scenic River - rivers.gov

Trinity, South Fork - American Whitewater