Travis
county,
SH 71 to Lost Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 12 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The wonderful Texas scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around
here. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Austin-Round Rock, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting some good exercise and a chance
to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The SH 71 to Lost Creek stretch of Barton Creek in Travis County is 12 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: Hebbingston Hollow is close to Barton Creek and is a great place, and if the weather is great, you can go for a hike along the Pecan Grove Trail. Throughout the summer months here at Barton Creek, high temperatures
typically get into the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 70's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's, and overnight lows at Barton Creek all through the wintertime regularly plunge into the 30's. The Waterfall Trail is a wonderful hiking trail near
Barton Creek, and a journey to Canyon Spring will fill your soul with brilliant feelings. An average amount of rainfall falls at Barton Creek; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is December. Coming to this river is always a good idea.
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