Missouri whitewater - Meramec River, Dent Crawford Phelps Franklin Jefferson St. Louis County Dent Crawford Phelps Franklin Jefferson St. Louis county, Short Bend to Highway 231 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I     192 miles   The Short Bend to Highway 231 stretch of Meramec River in Missouri is 192 miles long and is a class I section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Missouri and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The     nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. There are no other sections to paddle along Meramec River than the Short Bend to Highway 231 section. Briefly about the general area: Meramec River is a pretty wet place generally with lots of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is usually September, that's the one that rains the most, and May is the month with the least moisture. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Meramec River. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 70's. Through the winter highs are in the 80's with temperatures at Meramec River dipping down into the 70's through winter nights.   QUICK STATS AW Class: I Length: 192 miles    Paddler input for Meramec River, Missouri: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   All Missouri Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Missouri. Books about whitewater paddling on Meramec River, Missouri List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Meramec River, Missouri. Find a whitewater outfitter in Missouri Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info.