Mad River

City / town · California

Mad River

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Best timeMar–May, Oct–Nov
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Nearest airportACV · 48 mi
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Overview

Mad River is a city in Trinity County in the North Coast region of California.

1 places to eat

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 100°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Redding)

Jan: 6.0 in rain6"Jan: high 57°F, low 38°F57°38°JanFeb: 5.5 in rain5.5"Feb: high 61°F, low 40°F61°40°FebMar: 4.6 in rain4.6"Mar: high 66°F, low 43°F66°43°MarApr: 2.4 in rain2.4"Apr: high 72°F, low 47°F72°47°AprMay: 1.8 in rain1.8"May: high 82°F, low 54°F82°54°MayJun: 0.8 in rain0.8"Jun: high 92°F, low 62°F92°62°JunJul: 0.1 in rain0.1"Jul: high 100°F, low 67°F100°67°JulAug: 0.1 in rain0.1"Aug: high 98°F, low 64°F98°64°AugSep: 0.5 in rain0.5"Sep: high 92°F, low 58°F92°58°SepOct: 1.9 in rain1.9"Oct: high 79°F, low 50°F79°50°OctNov: 3.5 in rain3.5"Nov: high 64°F, low 42°F64°42°NovDec: 6.3 in rain6.3"Dec: high 56°F, low 37°F56°37°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • ACV California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, Arcata/Eureka — 48 mi away. Directions
  • RDD Redding Municipal Airport, Redding — 64 mi away. Directions
  • SMF Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento — 159 mi away (major hub). Directions

The best way to get to Mad Hatter is via California Highway 36 which connects US Highway 101 near the coast and I-5 near Red Bluff.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

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Food for you

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    Get in

    The best way to get to Mad Hatter is via California Highway 36 which connects US Highway 101 near the coast and I-5 near Red Bluff.

    Eat

    Eat The Burger Bar

    Burgers$$$

    Call in your order before you arrive or you'll be waiting. It's worth the wait!

    🕒 9-6💲 $$$$
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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