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Summit Street and Lee Street provide access to Brushy Creek in Round Rock, a significant waterway in the greater Austin metropolitan area. Brushy Creek is a substantial stream classified as a large river with a drainage area of 1,241 square miles and an average flow of nearly 99 cubic feet per second. The creek drops approximately 590 feet over its 45-mile length, creating an average gradient of 13 feet per mile, which indicates moderate current conditions suitable for paddlers seeking moving water experiences.
This access point on Brushy Creek offers opportunities for kayaking and canoeing along a waterway that flows through Central Texas. The stream's average velocity of 1.63 feet per second and moderate gradient suggest reasonably moving water that is neither extremely swift nor stagnant. Paddlers should be prepared for conditions typical of a creek-class waterway with elevation changes and possible obstacles common to natural stream environments. The location in Round Rock provides convenient access for local paddlers and day-trippers interested in exploring this tributary system.