Whitewater Run TX Class I-II

1. Garrison Dam to Bandera (27 miles)

Medina

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Medina Rv at Bandera, TX Downstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

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Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
Mostly a scenic float trip with multiple put-in/takeout options.  Numerous low-water crossings exist along the run, and Texas Whitewater implies that at least most of these are runnable at high water, but all low-water crossings are potential hazards.  Exercise extreme caution around them.  Current beta is needed regarding the location of specific rapids along this stretch. Distances and gradient measured using GIS tools in 2015.
Difficulty
Class I-II
Length
27.5 mi
Gradient
13 ft/mi
Rapids
3
9 Hazards
Access Points
Put-in
29.7817, -99.3367
Take-out
29.7225, -99.0698
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater