Texas whitewater - Brazos River - Clear Fork, Jones Shackelford County
Jones Shackelford
county,
US 180 to Lueders section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I(IV) 5 miles
The US 180 to Lueders stretch of Brazos River - Clear Fork in Jones Shackelford County is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I(IV) section. The starting point is not too far from Abilene, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of Texas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it
is a very popular destination. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Brazos River - Clear Fork doesn't have a
lot of paddling sections, the US 180 to Lueders section is the only one. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip.
Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Brazos River - Clear Fork; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture. Through the summer months at Brazos River - Clear Fork temperatures are mostly in the 90's with overnight lows in the 70's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Brazos River - Clear Fork are in the 30's.
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