California whitewater - Arroyo Mocho River, Alameda County

Alameda county, Above Waterfalls to Mines Road bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     8 miles
  The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, as you can see on the road map further down. The Above Waterfalls to Mines Road bridge section of Arroyo Mocho River in California is 8 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a
    one day trip. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This river
system has a few good paddling sections and the Above Waterfalls to Mines Road bridge section is one of them. The natural beauty of Alameda County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Mud Springs; a tour to Mendenhall Springs will fill your spirit with great feelings. Not
 
much rain falls here at Arroyo Mocho River; January is the wettest month with most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture.
High temperatures at Arroyo Mocho River all through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's while nighttime lows are typically in the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are regularly in the 50's, and nighttime lows at Arroyo Mocho River during the wintertime commonly sink into the 30's.

Arroyo Mocho River, Above Waterfalls to Mines Road bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 8 miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.58319
Longitude: -121.62211

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.62639
Longitude: -121.70321

Paddler input for Arroyo Mocho River, California:


This is a seasonal creek, not a river. The picture below is from early April. The only possible way to kayak or raft this would be during or immediately after a major storm. And the brush on the creek banks would likely be your undoing. I've never heard of anyone ever kayaking this creek. - Bob Burd
BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE


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Current weather conditions at Arroyo Mocho River, California
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Local climate location: MOUNT DIABLO JUNCTION 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

La Quinta Inn Livermore, Livermore
7 miles away
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Best Western Vineyard Inn, Livermore
7 miles away
Stay at this Livermore hotel in Northern California nestled in the rolling hills between Oakland and San Francisco. The Best Western Vineyard Inn is conveniently located off Interstate 580 and offers...

Quality Inn & Suites, Livermore
7 miles away
The Quality Inn & Suites Livermore looks forward to fulfilling all your lodging needs, both corporate and leisure. Located off I-580 and South Vasco Road and only ten miles from I-680. We provide free...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California, the metro area neareast to Arroyo Mocho River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Arroyo Mocho River.
 Whitewater Near Arroyo Mocho River:
Arroyo Valle River, Santa Clara/ Alameda County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 28 miles long (Mt. Hamilton to Del Valle Reservoir)
Arroyo Hondo River, Santa Clara County , 11 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Kincaid Road to Calaveras Reservoir)
Alameda Creek, Alameda County , 19 miles away, Class III - 4.3 miles long (Sunol to Niles Junction Close to Fremont)
 Hotels Near Arroyo Mocho River:
La Quinta Inn Livermore, Livermore , 7 miles away
Best Western Vineyard Inn, Livermore , 7 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Livermore , 7 miles away
Livermore Doubletree, Livermore , 8 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Livermore, Livermore , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Arroyo Mocho River:
Carnegie Ohv State Recreation, Livermore, 5 miles away
Vasco Mobile Home Park, Livermore, 7 miles away
Joseph D.grant Park, Mount Hamilton, 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Arroyo Mocho River:
Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, San Francisco - CA , 54 miles away
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA , 54 miles away

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