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
The starting point is not too far from Salinas, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The nature scenery of California and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area section of Arroyo Seco River in California is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV(V) section. And of course,
there are campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river
in one stretch. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The beauty of the Santa Lucia Range is a great plus for this river.
Briefly about the general area: Why not take a refreshing hike along the Horse Pasture Trail, and do take a hike on the Marble
Peak Trail. That right there is a load of amusing things already but it goes on, the Santa Lucia Range has it all. Summer at Arroyo Seco River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's;
overnight lows all through the wintertime for Arroyo Seco River tend to be in the 40's. The amount of rain that falls at Arroyo Seco River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is generally January, that's the one that rains the most, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
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