California whitewater - Mark West Creek, Sonoma County
Sonoma
county,
Mark West Lodge to Mark West Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-V 4 miles
The natural beauty of California and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section of Mark West Creek in Sonoma County is 4 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Mark
West Lodge to Mark West Road stretch is the only paddling stretch along Mark West Creek. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some
time outdoors will make you glad you came. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other places for that. The put-in is not too far from Santa Rosa-Petaluma, as you can see on the road map further down.
Briefly about the general area: During the summertime, highs ordinarily are in the 90's at Mark West Creek while night lows are usually in the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Mark West Creek are in the 30's.
The high level of rainfall makes Mark West Creek a pretty wet place; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily January, that's the one that rains the most while July is ordinarily the driest month.
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