Whitewater Run TX Class II-III(IV)

SH 16 to Medina River (Red Bluff Ranch Drive) (8.2 miles)

Pipe Creek-Red Bluff Creek (current beta needed)

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Gauge Conditions
Medina Rv above English Crsg near Pipe Creek, TX Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 3.6 miles away on Pipe Creek-Red Bluff Creek (current beta needed). Use as a general reference only.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
Known to have been run, per Texas Whitewater. Difficulty rating is taken from the book.  Distances and gradient measured using GIS tools in 2015.

Hazards & Portages (5)

Caution: The following locations may require scouting or portaging. Always check current conditions.
Low-Head Dam Hazard
Low-Head Dam
0.1 mi
Bump Gate Rd (Low-Water Crossing) Hazard
Bump Gate Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
2.1 mi
Low-Head Dam Hazard
Low-Head Dam
2.4 mi
Heisler Rd (Low-Water Crossing) Hazard
Heisler Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
4.6 mi
Wonder Hole Hazard
Wonder Hole
6.3 mi
Difficulty
Class II-III(IV)
Length
5.7 mi
Gradient
27 ft/mi
Rapids
3
5 Hazards
Access Points
Put-in
29.7204, -98.9280
Take-out
29.6688, -98.9686
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater