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Rapid TX

Contrabando Movie Set

Rio Grande - 2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles) (TX)

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Gauge Conditions
Rio Grande near Castolon, TX Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Level is too low for reasonable whitewater experience.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

Reference point.  This set was originally constructed in 1985 for "Uphill All the Way" starring Roy Clark but was also used for the "Lonesome Dove" miniseries in the 90's.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
15.8 mi
Directions
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2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles)
Rio Grande
II+ 21.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater