Texas whitewater - San Gabriel River - North Fork, Williamson County
Williamson
county,
L. Georgetown to Georgetown section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 4 miles
Just made this trip this weekend (9/9/07) and the water is really high and running fast! Lots of trees to navigate and a shorter yak would have been nice (had Tarpon 120's). My wife and I are both 'new' to kayaking and this was just our 3rd trip and was almost more than we bargained for. You could not get all the way to the bottom of the dam to start and had to enter a little farther down. I think it is just more technical right now with the river so high and fast. A lot of tight turns and very small openings through the trees. One thing not mentioned anywhere
here is the 8ft dam drop you have to portage. Beware of that one! Also, maybe 4 other places where the water was over some walkways that created 1-3 foot drops. You can run those or pretty easy to get around them. Enjoy carefully! Says Robert M
When the dam is releasing
water this can be an exciting trip. Nothing too scarry. My 16 year old daughter made her 1st trip with only one incident but you can just stand up and walk away from your boat if necessary. The key is the release of water from the dam. Says Bryan C
The L. Georgetown to Georgetown stretch of San Gabriel River - North Fork in Texas is 4 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Austin-Round Rock, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you
won’t get lost. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Texas you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There's camping available near San Gabriel River - North
Fork. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and
a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The scenic beauty of Texas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers.
Briefly
about the general area: The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Georgetown Springs, and the Good Water Trail offers hiking at its best. High temperatures at San Gabriel River - North Fork throughout the summertime are in the 90's, and the nighttime is a bit cooler of
course, typically in the 70's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 50's with temperatures at San Gabriel River - North Fork dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. San Gabriel River - North Fork gets a normal amount of precipitation; May is when you get the most rain here; the driest month is December.
Downtown Austin and Temple 30 miles. Easy access to I-35. Shopping and restaurants nearby. All Comfort Suites are smoke free. Pool closed for maintenance Sept. 7 - 14, 2008....
Discover the convenient and comfortable Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Georgetown, Texas that overlooks the north and south forks of the San Gabriel River. The hotel is 100% smoke free and lo...
2 miles away
Now offering FREE High-Speed Internet Access in ALL rooms. The La Quinta Inn Georgetown is just north of Austin near the Georgetown Parks and Recreation sports fields, and Southwestern University. Vi...
All Texas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Texas.Books about whitewater paddling on San Gabriel River - North Fork, Texas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on San Gabriel River - North Fork, Texas.Find a whitewater outfitter in TexasWhitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info.Outdoors Recreation Near Austin-Round Rock, Texas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Austin-Round Rock, Texas, the metro area neareast to San Gabriel River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
These outdoors activities are available near San Gabriel River - North Fork.