Texas whitewater - Pedernales River, Blanco County
Blanco
county,
Johnson City to Pedernales Falls SP section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV(V+) 17 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. The nature scenery of Blanco County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. 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. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and
pack your camping stuff. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There are campgrounds quite near the river where
you can camp. The Johnson City to Pedernales Falls SP stretch of Pedernales River in Texas is 17 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV(V+) section.
Briefly about the general area: A splendid location right next door to Pedernales River is Brock Hollow; don't leave Pedernales River without first going for a hike along the Pedernales Falls State Park Equestrian Trails. Pedernales River gets a common amount of annual rainfall; May is the month that gets the most rain while December is commonly the driest month.
Throughout the warm days of summer at Pedernales River highs are commonly in the 90's, and the nighttime is a little chillier of course, typically in the 70's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Pedernales River.
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