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South Dakota whitewater - Whitewood Creek, Black Hills, Lawerence County
Lawerence
county,
Highway 14A to Whitewood section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III+(V+) 8 miles
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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 rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This section of Whitewood Creek in Lawerence County is 8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+(V+) section of whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Black Hills is a great experience. The nature scenery of Lawerence County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The campgrounds here at |
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Whitewood Creek are pretty good. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. There are no other sections to paddle along Whitewood Creek than the Highway 14A to Whitewood section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit
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Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime at Whitewood Creek highs are commonly in the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows at Whitewood Creek during the winter ordinarily dip into the 10's. Around Whitewood Creek you | |
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don’t get a lot of precipitation; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is January.
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QUICK STATS AW Class:
III+(V+)
Length:
8
miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
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Paddler input for Whitewood Creek, South Dakota:

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