Texas whitewater - Independence Creek, Terrell County
Terrell
county,
FM 2400 to Pecos River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II+ 24 miles
The FM 2400 to Pecos River stretch of Independence Creek is 24 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II+ section. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The wonderful Texas scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Independence Creek doesn't have a lot of
paddling stretches, the FM 2400 to Pecos River stretch is the only one. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There's camping available near Independence
Creek. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near.
Briefly about the general area: All through the months of summer at Independence Creek temperatures are generally in the 90's while night lows are typically in the 70's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 60's, and overnight lows at Independence Creek during the winter usually drop into the 30's. Independence Creek is a location that is pretty dried out typically; most of the rain falls during September; the driest month is January. There is a perfect hiking trail close to Independence Creek called the Fort Lancaster State Historic Site Trail.
35 miles away
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35 miles away
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46 miles away
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