California whitewater - Arroyo Seco River, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County Monterey county, Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V)     3 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area section of Arroyo Seco River in Monterey County is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV(V) section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater paddling here in the Santa Lucia Range is     a great experience. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The starting location is a short drive from Salinas, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The scenic beauty of Monterey County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Horse Pasture Trail, and don't leave Arroyo Seco River without first going for a hike along the   Marble Peak Trail. For the duration of the warm days of summer here at Arroyo Seco River, high temperatures usually reach the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 50's, and nighttime lows at Arroyo Seco River during the winter frequently plunge into the 40's. So much entertaining stuff to do in the Santa Lucia Range, not enough time. The amount of rain that falls at Arroyo Seco River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is typically January, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Arroyo Seco River, Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV(V) Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.2181 Longitude: -121.5012 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.2377 Longitude: -121.47731 Paddler input for Arroyo Seco River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Arroyo Seco River, Santa Lucia Range, California Local climate location: MONTEREY 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad 16 miles away Welcome to the Valley Harvest Inn, located in Soledad, CA, the heart of the Salinas Valley and Monterey County wine country. Close to Pinnacles National Monument, Mission Soledad, and Monterey Bay, th... Blue Sky Lodge, Carmel Valley 22 miles away Sometimes the pressures and worries of modern living require us to seek a quiet and peaceful place to rest. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Salinas, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Salinas, California, the metro area neareast to Arroyo Seco River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Arroyo Seco River.   Whitewater Near Arroyo Seco River: Arroyo Seco River, Monterey County , 6 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge) San Antonio, Monterey County , 16 miles away, Class II - 10.7 miles long (Above and down to Mission San Antonio de Padua) Carmel River, Monterey County , 18 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10 miles long (Los Padres Reservoir to Carmel Valley) Big Sur River, Monterey County , 21 miles away, Class II+ - 4 miles long (Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels) Little Sur River, Monterey County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Pico Blanco BSouth Carolina to Highway 1)   Ski Areas Near Arroyo Seco River: Badger Pass, California , 149 miles away, 800 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 152 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 161 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 169 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 171 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 173 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Homewood, California , 184 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 185 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 185 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 187 miles away, 2850 vertical feet   Hotels Near Arroyo Seco River: Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad , 16 miles away Blue Sky Lodge, Carmel Valley , 22 miles away Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley , 22 miles away Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley , 24 miles away King City Days Inn, King City , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Arroyo Seco River: Rocky Creek Campground, Monterey County, 2 miles away Tassajara Creek Campground, Monterey County, 3 miles away Lower Piney Creek Campground, Monterey County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Arroyo Seco River: Horse Pasture Trail, Monterey County , 3 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1737 feet elevation difference Marble Peak Trail, Monterey County , 3 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1188 feet elevation difference Hot Springs Trail, Monterey County , 4 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 1545 feet elevation difference Summit Trail, Monterey County , 7 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 1522 feet elevation difference Arroyo Seco Trail, Monterey County , 7 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 2631 feet elevation difference North Coast Ridge Trail, Monterey County , 7 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 1385 feet elevation difference South Fork Trail, Monterey County , 9 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 1563 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Arroyo Seco River: Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines - CA , 37 miles away   Lakes Near Arroyo Seco River