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Texas whitewater - Barton Creek, Travis County
Travis
county,
Loop 360 to Zilker Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III 4 miles
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The lower part of Barton Creek can be dangerous when water is high enough, but not because of the rockiness of the streambed. It's because the course is heavily overgrown with brush and trees. The creek is dry or nearly dry most of the time and that allows vegetation to grow profusely. When the flow is strong you can easily get tangle in the brush if you don't know what you're doing. Says Keith
The Loop 360 to Zilker Park stretch of Barton Creek in Texas is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. If you're |
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coming from Austin-Round Rock it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average Texas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states,
| | so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The natural beauty of Travis County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There are a few other sections in this river | |
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system that can be paddled as well.
Briefly about the general area:
Going for a hike on the Bee Creek Trail is always a pleasant adventure; a short journey to Upper Barton Spring is always worthwhile. There are great spots to explore along the Lake Trail; Barton Springs
is an inspiring location to pop by during your stay. At this river you will always have a good time.
The warmest time of the year at Barton Creek comes with high temperatures in the 90's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 70's. High temperatures
all through the wintertime are normally in the 50's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Barton Creek temperatures fall to the 30's. Barton Creek is a good location of common rain; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and January is when it's the driest.
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Barton Creek, Loop 360 to Zilker Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III
Length:
4
miles
Average Gradient: 17 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.245
Longitude: -97.80301
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.2642
Longitude: -97.77
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Paddler input for Barton Creek, Texas:
Barton Creek is a favorite among Austin locals whether it is flowing high or low because it is a great getaway right in the heart of Austin. This technical creek drains the northern side of Hwy 290, and ends in downtown Austin, but you would never know it while you are down in the creek. It has all of the charms of the Hill Country conveniently located close to work, school, and home for Austinites, and people travel from all over the state to catch this creek flowing. It has some quality playspots whether you are a paddler or just a swimmer.
- Ben
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Outdoors Recreation Near Austin-Round Rock, Texas
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Austin-Round Rock, Texas, the metro area neareast to Barton Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Colorado River, Travis
County
, 2 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Tom Miller Dam) |
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Barton Creek, Travis
County
, 3 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Lost Creek to Loop 360) |
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Shoal Creek, Travis
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (W 34 St to W 12 St) |
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Colorado River, Travis
County
, 5 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Austin Below Longhorn Dam) |
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Barton Creek, Travis
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (SH 71 to Lost Creek) |
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Onion Creek, Travis
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Wm Cannon Dr E to R Moya Pk) |
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Bull Creek, Travis
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Spicewood Sprgs Road to Bull Cr Road) |
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Brushy Creek, Williamson
County
, 18 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (FM 620 to Forest Cr Golf Club Road) |
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Blanco River, Hays
County
, 23 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Wimberley to Kyle) |
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San Gabriel River - South Fork, Williamson
County
, 23 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Liberty Hill to Georgetown) |
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| | Hotels Near Barton Creek:
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La Quinta Inn AND Suites Austin Southwest at Mopac, Austin
, 2 miles away |
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Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin
, 3 miles away |
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Embassy Suites Austin Downtown, Austin
, 3 miles away |
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Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin-Town Lake, Austin
, 3 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Suites AustinDowntown, Austin
, 3 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Barton Creek:
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Bee Creek Trail, Travis County
, 2 miles away |
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Lake Trail, Travis County
, 4 miles away |
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Ridge Trail, Travis County
, 4 miles away |
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Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail, Travis County
, 5 miles away |
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Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park Trail, Travis County
, 5 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Barton Creek:
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Golf Links, Austin
, 1 miles away |
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Pitch & Putt Golf Course, Austin
, 3 miles away |
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Clay Jimmy Golf Course, Austin
, 5 miles away |
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