Whitewater Run TX Class II-III

FM 1050 to First Crossing (SH 127 at Concan) (12 miles)

Frio

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Frio Rv at Concan, TX Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

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Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
Normally a scenic day trip, this section of the Frio also has numerous playspots at higher levels.  At low flows, it is also popular with swimmers and tubers. Difficulty rating is taken from Texas Whitewater and paddler beta.  Some rapids described below are not yet rated due to lack of information. Distances and gradient measured using GIS tools in 2015.

Hazards & Portages (2)

Caution: The following locations may require scouting or portaging. Always check current conditions.
Low-Head Dam Hazard
Low-Head Dam
8.0 mi
CR 348 (River Rd) Low-Water Crossing (Kenneth Arthur Crossing/Second Crossing) Hazard
CR 348 (River Rd) Low-Water Crossing (Kenneth Arthur Crossing/Second Crossing)
9.5 mi
Difficulty
Class II-III
Length
12.0 mi
Gradient
14 ft/mi
Rapids
5
2 Hazards
Access Points
Put-in
29.6047, -99.7380
Take-out
29.4953, -99.7115
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