Texas whitewater - Waxahachie Creek - South Prong, Ellis County

Ellis county, Lake Waxahachie Spillway section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V)     0.4 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Corsicana, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Texas are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The Lake Waxahachie Spillway section of Waxahachie Creek - South Prong is 0.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV(V) section. The Lake Waxahachie Spillway stretch is the only paddling stretch along Waxahachie Creek - South Prong. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging
    is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots
for that. This section is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. There's camping available near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong. The wonderful Ellis County scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summertime months, highs commonly are in the 90's at Waxahachie Creek - South Prong. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 70's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's with temperatures at Waxahachie Creek - South Prong dipping down into the
 
30's during winter nights. Waxahachie Creek - South Prong gets a normal amount of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is frequently May, that's the one that rains the most while January is mostly the driest month.

Waxahachie Creek - South Prong, Lake Waxahachie Spillway road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V)
Length: 0.4 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.34527
Longitude: -96.81167

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.34472
Longitude: -96.80334

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Current weather conditions at Waxahachie Creek - South Prong, Texas
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Local climate location: DAL-FTW REG WSCMO AP 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Waxahachie, Waxahachie
5 miles away
Coming Soon! This hotel has not yet opened, but is accepting reservations for arrival after July 1, 2009. For over 150 years, visitors have enjoyed the culturally and historically rich attract...

Sleep Inn & Suites, Waxahachie
5 miles away
The Sleep Inn hotel is located near Waxahachie's newest restaurants and shopping centers, with easy access to historic downtown Waxahachie. The Sleep Inn hotel is the place for small meetings, reunion...

Knights Inn And Suites Waxahachie, Waxahachie
5 miles away
- Over sized rooms - Newly renovated - Only 20 miles from downtown Dallas - Easy access off I-35E - Outdoor swimming pool - Free Wireless High Speed Internet in all rooms - Micro-fridge in...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Corsicana, Texas, the metro area neareast to Waxahachie Creek - South Prong. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong.
 Whitewater Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong:
Ten Mile Creek, Dallas County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (South Main St to Pleasant Run Road)
Johnson Creek, Tarrant County , 30 miles away, Class II(III) - 3.5 miles long (Meadowbrook Park to Great SW Pkwy)
 Hotels Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong:
La Quinta Inn and Suites Waxahachie, Waxahachie , 5 miles away
Sleep Inn & Suites, Waxahachie , 5 miles away
Knights Inn And Suites Waxahachie, Waxahachie , 5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WAXAHACHIE, Waxahachie , 6 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn-Waxahachie, Waxahachie , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong:
Hi Ho Camp Ground Of Dallas, Desoto, 13 miles away
Camp Hoblitzelle, Midlothian, 14 miles away
Pecan Acres Mobile Home Park, Midlothian, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong:
Waxahachie Trail, Ellis County , 9 miles away
Tonkawa Trail, Ellis County , 13 miles away
Cedar Hill State Park Trail, Dallas County , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Waxahachie Creek - South Prong

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