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Texas whitewater - Crabapple Creek, Gillespie County
Gillespie
county,
Fm 965 to SH 16 crossing of Sandy Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 6 miles
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If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The natural beauty of Gillespie County and the water flowing gracefully down Crabapple Creek will make you feel great. The Fm 965 to SH 16 crossing of Sandy Creek section of Crabapple Creek in Gillespie County is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. Great exercise and spending some quality time in |
nature have people coming from far and near. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general
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Crabapple Creek gets a common amount of yearly rain; most of the rain falls through May, and the driest month of the year is January. Through the warmest time of the year, highs frequently are in the 90's at Crabapple Creek. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 70's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's with temperatures at Crabapple Creek dipping down into the 30's during winter nights.
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QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
6
miles
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Paddler input for Crabapple Creek, Texas:
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