California whitewater - Brush Creek, Southern Sierra Nevada, tulare County tulare county, Rincon Camp to Kern River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1.5 miles   You don't walk back up the run.........there is a short shuttle, then you walk down to the put-in Says Scott This section of Brush Creek is 1.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The beautiful Southern Sierra Nevada scenery is an added bonus. No matter if you're whitewater rafting     or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This is the only paddling section along Brush Creek. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The nature scenery of California and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: While staying at Brush Creek you could always discover Brin Canyon, and a visit to South Creek Falls will fill your soul with delightful feelings. And if that's not enough there's lots more amusing things to do in the Southern Sierra Nevada. All through the long summer days at Brush Creek temperatures   are ordinarily in the 90's, and the overnight is quite chillier of course, typically in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's, and night lows all through the wintertime for Brush Creek tend to be in the 30's. Brush Creek gets a normal amount of rain; through January this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is July. Brush Creek, Rincon Camp to Kern River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 360 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.96979 Longitude: -118.4583 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.96609 Longitude: -118.4771 Paddler input for Brush Creek, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Brush Creek, Southern Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: THREE RVRS EDISON PH 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Porterville Inn, Porterville 39 miles away A warm and inviting staff welcomes you at the Best Western Porterville Inn. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Brush Creek.   Whitewater Near Brush Creek: Dry Meadow Creek, Kern County , 2 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (to North Fork Kern) Kern River, Tulare/ Kern County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 17 miles long (Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3) Kern River, Tulare County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 16.8 miles long (Forks of Kern to Johnsondale Bridge) Kern River - South Fork, Tulare County , 20 miles away, Class III-V+ - 22 miles long (Kennedy Meadows to Long Valley) Kern River, Kern County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Lake Isabella to Sandy Flat) Kern River, Tulare County , 22 miles away, Class II-V+ - 37 miles long (Junction Meadow to Forks of Kern) Kern River - South Fork, Tulare County , 23 miles away, Class V - 17 miles long (Monache Meadows to Kennedy Meadows) Kern River, Kern County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 11.5 miles long (Sandy Flat to Democrat Hot Springs)   Ski Areas Near Brush Creek: Shirley Meadow, California , 16 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 85 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 101 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt Waterman, California , 101 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mountain High, California , 104 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Sunrise, California , 104 miles away, 816 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 109 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Mt. Baldy, California , 112 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Badger Pass, California , 126 miles away, 800 vertical feet Snow Valley, California , 139 miles away, 1041 vertical feet   Hotels Near Brush Creek: Best Western Porterville Inn, Porterville , 39 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PORTERVILLE, Porterville , 39 miles away Comfort Inn At Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers , 40 miles away Comfort Inn Lone Pine, Lone Pine , 44 miles away Best Western Frontier Motel, Lone Pine , 45 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Brush Creek: Limestone Campground, Tulare County, 1 miles away Lower Campground, Tulare County, 3 miles away Gold Ledge Campground, Tulare County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Brush Creek: Tobias Creek Trail, Tulare County , 6 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 4434 feet elevation difference Summit Trail, Tulare County , 9 miles away,  51.4 hiking miles, 3514 feet elevation difference Bull Run Cattle Drive, Tulare County , 11 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1739 feet elevation difference Cannell Meadow Trail, Kern County , 13 miles away,  21.4 hiking miles, 5112 feet elevation difference Old Sled Trail, Tulare County , 14 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1313 feet elevation difference Virginia Trail, Kern County , 15 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 2879 feet elevation difference Black Mountain Trail, Tulare County , 19 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 4286 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Brush Creek: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 39 miles away   Lakes Near Brush Creek