BRT Insights - WW Kayaking & Hiking

Guide & Map for Rafting, Tubing, Kayaking & Canoeing - Santa Cruz County.

1. San Lorenzo River - Boulder Creek to Ben Lomond, class III, ~5.5 miles.
2. San Lorenzo River - Ben Lomond to Felton Run, class II, ~3.5 miles.
3. San Lorenzo River Felton to Ocean Run, class III-IV, 6 miles.

Real-time Flow Data - San Lorenzo River whitewater.

• San Lorenzo River at Big Trees - USGS Real-Time Flow. N 37.04403 W 122.07199
• San Lorenzo River at Santa Cruz - USGS Real-Time Flow. N 36.99083 W 122.03083

Map of San Lorenzo River - whitewater river access locations.

• Instructions for online interactive road maps & topographic river maps.
• Map=Roads. Satellite=Satellite Map. Terrain=3D Terrain Map. Topo=Topographic Map.
• Point on the red markers to see the names of landmarks listed below (A, B, etc.).
• Full-Screen River Map and Road Map - San Lorenzo River landmarks.

Whitewater Runs on San Lorenzo River - put-ins and other landmarks.

 1. San Lorenzo River Boulder Creek to Ben Lomond, class III, ~5.5 miles.
       put-in - N 37.12703 W 122.12134 - Boulder Creek
       take-out - N 37.08204 W 122.08157 - Ben Lomond

2. San Lorenzo River - Ben Lomond to Felton Run, class II, ~3.5 miles.
       put-in - N 37.08204 W 122.08157 - Ben Lomond
       take-out - N 37.04403 W 122.07199 - Felton

3. San Lorenzo River Felton to Ocean Run, class III-IV, 6 miles.
       put-in - N 37.04403 W 122.07199 - Felton - gauge at Big Trees
       gauge - N 36.99083 W 122.03083 - gauge at Santa Cruz
       take-out - N 36.96540 W 122.01287 - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Driving Directions, Map, Distance, Estimated Time & Road Conditions.

Mapquest provides directions, distance & time from your house to the river.
• For example: Davis, CA to Santa Cruz, CA - driving time 2 hrs 24 mins - 133 miles.

California Road Conditions (Delays or closures due to weather, construction, etc.)
• California Travel Information - highwayconditions.com.
• Road Conditions - California Dept Transportation.

Local weather in Santa Cruz, CA (elevation 70 feet).

Online Guides for San Lorenzo River Boating.

• Paddleboating Directory for San Lorenzo River. See Directory Section 1.

Guidebooks for San Lorenzo River Whitewater.

• West Coast River Touring - Rogue River Canyon and South, 1974. (pg. 208-211)
• Best Whitewater in California, Third Edition 1998. (pg 3)
• California Whitewater - A Guide to the Rivers, Third Edition 1995. (pg.260)

Stories from San Lorenzo River Paddle Boating REQUESTED !!

• Send in your trip reports from whitewater kayaking on San Lorenzo River. I am interested to post or link to whitewater boating trip stories, pictures & videos from guest authors.

Whitewater Rivers - Recreation and Protection of the Environment.

• San Lorenzo River Valley Conservation & Recreation Directory. Websites for the San Lorenzo River Watershed. (Set display options: alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=rafting-rowing-tubing, 3=conservation-environment, 4=fishing, 5=hiking-camping, 6=local-information).

Additional information:
• Nearby rivers and creeks: Central & South Coast California River Paddleboating Guides.
• Kayaking, Rafting & Canoeing Guides for Whitewater Rivers in California.

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