Texas whitewater - Verde Creek, Medina County

Medina county, SH 173 crossings N of Hondo section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     7 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The SH 173 crossings N of Hondo section of Verde Creek in Medina County is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. There are no other sections to paddle along Verde Creek than the SH 173 crossings N of Hondo section. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Some
    people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Kerrville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A bit of exercise
and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. 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. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Verde Creek all through the days of summer are in the 90's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 70's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 60's while the cold
 
winter nights at Verde Creek are in the 30's. While staying at Verde Creek you could always discover Vat Hollow.
A normal amount of rain falls here at Verde Creek; May is the month that gets the most rain; December is the month with the least moisture.

Verde Creek, SH 173 crossings N of Hondo road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.62611
Longitude: -99.08001

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.50388
Longitude: -99.10556

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Current weather conditions at Verde Creek, Texas
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Local climate location: HONDO WSMO AP 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Verde Creek.
 Whitewater Near Verde Creek:
Hondo Creek, Medina County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 12 miles long (2nd FM 462 crossing to Kings Water Hole)
Medina River, Bandera County , 10 miles away, Class II - 27 miles long (Medina to Bandera Falls)
San Geronimo Creek, Bexar Medina County , 20 miles away, Class -blank- - 10.5 miles long (San Geronimo to Cliff)
Guadalupe River, Kerr County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Center Point to Comfort)
Sabinal, Uvalde County , 30 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Utopia to FM 187)
 Hotels Near Verde Creek:
Villas at Flying L Guest Ranch, Bandera , 9 miles away
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham San Antonio NE, San Antonio , 12 miles away
Best Western Hondo Inn, Hondo , 13 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Hondo , 16 miles away
Tapatio Springs Golf Resort, Boerne , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Verde Creek:
Hill Country Sna, Bandera, 8 miles away
Caribbean Cowboy RV Resort, Tarpley, 9 miles away
Thousand Trails, Pipe Creek, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Verde Creek:
Hill Country State Natural Area Trail, Bandera County , 9 miles away

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