California whitewater - Arroyo Seco River, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County Monterey county, Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     14.5 miles   The Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge section of Arroyo Seco River is 14.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. The scenic beauty of Monterey County and the water flowing gracefully down Arroyo Seco River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that     quite a few of the sections here are not easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. Whitewater paddling here in the Santa Lucia Range is a great experience. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. 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. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The put-in is not too far from Salinas, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Briefly   about the general area: All through the summertime months, highs typically are in the 70's at Arroyo Seco River, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 60's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Arroyo Seco River. Since you're here at Arroyo Seco River why not pop by Horse Canyon. Around Arroyo Seco River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Arroyo Seco River, Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 14.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.2377 Longitude: -121.47731 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.2806 Longitude: -121.32151 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: SALINAS 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 IV(V) - 3 miles long (Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area) San Antonio, Monterey County , 14 miles away, Class II - 10.7 miles long (Above and down to Mission San Antonio de Padua) Carmel River, Monterey County , 23 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10 miles long (Los Padres Reservoir to Carmel Valley) Big Sur River, Monterey County , 27 miles away, Class II+ - 4 miles long (Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels) Nacimiento River, Monterey County , 29 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (Hunter Liggett to Turtle Creek)   Hotels Near Arroyo Seco River: Valley Harvest Inn, Soledad , 10 miles away Quality Inn King City, King City , 18 miles away Days Inn King City, King City , 18 miles away Courtesy Inn, King City , 19 miles away Keefers Inn, King City , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Arroyo Seco River: Miller's Lodge, Greenfield, 3 miles away Lower Piney Creek Campground, Monterey County, 5 miles away Piney Creek Campground, Monterey County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Arroyo Seco River: Horse Pasture Trail, Monterey County , 9 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1737 feet elevation difference Marble Peak Trail, Monterey County , 9 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1188 feet elevation difference Hot Springs Trail, Monterey County , 11 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 1545 feet elevation difference Arroyo Seco Trail, Monterey County , 11 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 2631 feet elevation difference Summit Trail, Monterey County , 12 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 1522 feet elevation difference North Coast Ridge Trail, Monterey County , 12 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 1385 feet elevation difference Gamboa Trail, Monterey County , 14 miles away,  6.6 hiking miles, 1759 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Arroyo Seco River: Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines - CA , 31 miles away   Lakes Near Arroyo Seco River