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.   Brazos River - Clear Fork, US 180 to Lueders road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I(IV) Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 32.74944 Longitude: -99.63445 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 32.79555 Longitude: -99.61001 Paddler input for Brazos River - Clear Fork, Texas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Brazos River - Clear Fork, Texas Local climate location: ANSON 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ABILENE, Abilene 17 miles away Whether you are coming to Abilene for business or pleasure let the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites be your home away from home. Conveniently located off I-20 we are the choice of travelers to Abile... Hampton Inn Suites Abilene I20, Abilene 18 miles away The Hampton Inn and Suites Abilene Texas is your home away from home. You will be welcomed by our hotel family with a friendly smile and a can do attitude. The Hampton Inn and Suites rooms are clean c... La Quinta Inn Abilene, Abilene 18 miles away Now offering FREE High-Speed Internet Access in ALL rooms. Located in the heart of West Texas off Interstate 20, the La Quinta Inn Abilene provides comfortable convenience and amenities designed to p...   All Texas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Texas. Books about whitewater paddling on Brazos River - Clear Fork, Texas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Brazos River - Clear Fork, Texas. Find a whitewater outfitter in Texas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Abilene, Texas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Abilene, Texas, the metro area neareast to Brazos River - Clear Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Brazos River - Clear Fork.   Hotels Near Brazos River - Clear Fork: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ABILENE, Abilene , 17 miles away Hampton Inn Suites Abilene I20, Abilene , 18 miles away La Quinta Inn Abilene, Abilene , 18 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites Abilene, Abilene , 18 miles away Best Western Abilene Inn & Suites, Abilene , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Brazos River - Clear Fork: Buck Creek RV Park, Abilene, 19 miles away Morning Star Inn and RV Campground, Anson, 19 miles away Abilene RV Park, Abilene, 20 miles away