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The 1st Street/Rugh Hill Road access point, known locally as the Low Bridge site, provides whitewater paddlers with access to the Medina River near Bandera. This location is situated in the heart of Texas Hill Country and serves as a popular put-in or take-out spot for kayakers and canoeists looking to run whitewater sections of the Medina. The access point is named for the low-clearance bridge in the area, which boaters should be aware of when planning their trips. The Medina River in this region offers whitewater paddling opportunities that attract both recreationalists and more experienced paddlers seeking moving water experiences.