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Access Site TX

Manor Rd. Bridge

Little Walnut Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: Austin, TX
County: Travis
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 30.30952200, -97.66805900
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
III-IV Take-out Little Walnut Creek - I-35 to Manor Rd. (4.1 miles)
33 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Little Walnut Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
Manor Road Bridge is a whitewater take-out access point on Little Walnut Creek in Austin, Texas. This is a small creek system with a moderate gradient of 9.3 feet per mile, making it suitable for paddlers seeking moving water experiences. The creek flows through an urban setting in Travis County and offers access for kayakers and canoeists looking to take out after running upstream sections. With an average flow of about 25 cubic feet per second and velocities around 1 foot per second, water conditions are generally manageable but should be monitored, especially after rainfall when flow rates increase significantly.

As a take-out location at Manor Road Bridge, this access point serves paddlers completing runs on Little Walnut Creek. The site is positioned in a lower portion of the watershed relative to the creek's 19.4-mile total length. Paddlers should be aware of the creek's 9.3 foot per mile gradient and plan accordingly based on current water levels and flow conditions. The bridge crossing provides vehicle access and a natural reference point for shuttle logistics.

Little Walnut Creek is a third-order stream in the headwaters region of the larger watershed system. Before planning a trip, check current water conditions and flow rates, as this creek can be sensitive to rainfall events. Urban creek environments may have debris or unexpected hazards, so scout the take-out area and any intended paddling sections beforehand.