California whitewater - San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz county, Boulder Creek to Felton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     9.1 miles   The nature scenery of Santa Cruz County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. If you're coming from Santa Cruz-Watsonville it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of San Lorenzo River in California is 9.1 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. On this section you do get some distance,     it's perfect for a one day trip. The Boulder Creek to Felton section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in California is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Santa Cruz Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. Briefly about the general area: These mountains rock, just look at all the cool stuff to do in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Hubbard Gulch is right next   door to San Lorenzo River and is a magnificent place, and don't leave San Lorenzo River without first going for a hike along the Rincon Fire Road Trail. All the water falling down from the sky makes San Lorenzo River a wet location; during the month of January you get the most rain around here; July meanwhile is the driest month. Summer at San Lorenzo River comes with high temperatures in the 70's while overnight lows are typically in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 50's; night lows throughout the winter for San Lorenzo River tend to be in the 30's. San Lorenzo River, Boulder Creek to Felton road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 9.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.12689 Longitude: -122.1217 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.0527 Longitude: -122.0713 Paddler input for San Lorenzo River, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz Mountains, California Local climate location: SAN GREGORIO 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Mountains, Ben Lomond The Quality Inn and Suites is conveniently located just 14 miles from Big Basin Redwoods State Park. This Ben Lomond hotel is minutes from area attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Para... Econo Lodge Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located just 14 miles from Big Basin Redwoods State Park. This Ben Lomond hotel is minutes from area attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Paramount... Jayes Timberlane Resort, Ben Lomond Situated in the San Lorenzo Valley surrounded by towering redwoods. A great place to relax and play. Ten furnished, individual cabins on seven acres of redwoods forest, with ferns, landscape, and a cr...   Santa Cruz Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Santa Cruz Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Santa Cruz Mountains. All California Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in California. Books about whitewater paddling on San Lorenzo River, California List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on San Lorenzo River, California. Find a whitewater outfitter in California Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California, the metro area neareast to San Lorenzo River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near San Lorenzo River.   Whitewater Near San Lorenzo River: San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Felton to Ocean at Santa Cruz) Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County , 14 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Portola State Park to Memorial County Park) Alameda Creek, Alameda County , 30 miles away, Class III - 4.3 miles long (Sunol to Niles Junction Close to Fremont)   Beaches Near San Lorenzo River: Panther Beach, Santa Cruz County , 7 miles away Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Cruz County , 8 miles away   Hotels Near San Lorenzo River: Quality Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Mountains, Ben Lomond , 0 miles away Econo Lodge Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond , 0 miles away Jayes Timberlane Resort, Ben Lomond , 1 miles away Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley , 6 miles away University Inn, Santa Cruz , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near San Lorenzo River: Redwood Rest Resort, Boulder Creek, 2 miles away River Grove Park, Felton, 4 miles away Smithwoods RV Park, Felton, 4 miles away   Trails Near San Lorenzo River: Rincon Fire Road Trail, Santa Cruz County , 5 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 205 feet elevation difference Summit Trail, San Mateo County , 12 miles away,  3 hiking miles, 506 feet elevation difference Sequoia Nature Trail, San Mateo County , 12 miles away,  .4 hiking miles, 32 feet elevation difference Butano Ridge Loop Trail, San Mateo County , 12 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1656 feet elevation difference Coyote Ridge Trail, San Mateo County , 13 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 549 feet elevation difference Trappers Trail, San Mateo County , 16 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1148 feet elevation difference Ano Nuevo Trail, San Mateo County , 17 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 1082 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near San Lorenzo River: Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, San Francisco - CA , 38 miles away Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA , 45 miles away   Golf Courses Near San Lorenzo River: Scotts Valley Golf Course, Scotts Valley , 5 miles away Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club, Boulder Creek , 6 miles away Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa Cruz , 7 miles away   Lakes Near San Lorenzo River