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Rapid TX

Lamar Blvd. Bridge

Walnut Creek - Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to Sprinkle Road (5.1 miles) (TX)

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Gauge Conditions
Walnut Creek at Dessau Rd, Austin, TX Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Upper limit of recommended boatable flows uncertain. Please contribute a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Lamar Blvd. Bridge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Lamar Boulevard Bridge rapid on Walnut Creek serves as a key reference point for paddlers navigating this urban waterway. During higher water flows, the bridge structure can create localized turbulence and potential hydraulic features that require careful navigation. Paddlers should approach with caution, assess current water levels, and be aware of potential debris or urban infrastructure interactions near the bridge.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.6 mi
Directions
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Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park to Sprinkle Road (5.1 miles)
Walnut Creek
III 5.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater