Texas whitewater, Verde Creek Medina county, SH 173 crossings N of Hondo section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     7 miles   The wonderful Medina County scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The SH 173 crossings N of Hondo stretch of Verde Creek in Medina County is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The starting point is not too far from Kerrville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to     drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the SH 173 crossings N of Hondo section is one of them. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Texas are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other   rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: A glorious location in the neighborhood of Verde Creek is Vat Hollow, and the Hill Country State Natural Area Trail is a magnificent hiking trail nearby. An average amount of rainfall falls at Verde Creek. May is the month that gets the most rain, and December is the month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at Verde Creek typically tend to be in the 90's. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 70's. All through the wintertime highs are usually in the 60's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Verde Creek. Verde Creek, SH 173 crossings N of Hondo road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Verde Creek.   Whitewater Near Verde Creek: Verde Creek, Medina County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (SH 173 crossings N of Hondo) Hondo Creek, Medina County, 10 miles away       Class II+ - 12 miles long (2nd FM 462 crossing to Kings Water Hole) Medina River, Bandera County, 16 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, 23 miles away       Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Center Point to Comfort) Guadalupe River, Kendall County, 28 miles away       Class II-III - 45 miles long (Comfort to Farm Road 3351)   Marinas Near Verde Creek: Joe's Marina, Mico , 12 miles away Stormy's Marina, Mico , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Verde Creek: Best Western Hondo Inn, Hondo , 13 miles away Executive Inn Of Hondo, Hondo , 13 miles away Regency Inn Hondo, Hondo , 13 miles away Hotel Alsace And Spa, Castroville , 19 miles away Hotel Alsace, Castroville , 19 miles away   Campgrounds Near Verde Creek: Hill Country SNA - West Verde Creek Area, Tarpley, 7 miles away Hill Country SNA - Bar O, Tarpley, 7 miles away Hill Country SNA - Trailhead Horse Camp, Tarpley, 8 miles away   Trails Near Verde Creek: Hill Country State Natural Area Trail, Bandera , 9 miles away   Public Lands Near Verde Creek: Kerrville-Schreiner State Park, Texas , 27 miles away Lost Maples State Natural Area, Texas , 38 miles away   Golf Courses Near Verde Creek: Flying L Golf Course, Bandera , 9 miles away Bandera Ranch Resort, Bandera , 12 miles away Hondo Golf Course, Hondo , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Verde Creek Medina Lake, Medina , 11 miles away Thalmann Lake, Bandera , 14 miles away