Whitewater Run TX Class II

FM 335 (N. of Vance) to Barksdale (8.4 miles)

Nueces (current beta needed)

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Nueces Rv at Laguna, TX Downstream Primary
Runnable: 900.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Upper limit of best boatable flows uncertain. Please contribute a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
Scenic and (usually) crystal-clear river.  Texas Whitewater describes this reach as having the most whitewater opportunities, but other reaches below Barksdale are also described as having rapids and play spots. Difficulty rating and range of recommended flows are taken from the book.  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-Water Crossing Hazard
Low-Water Crossing
3.9 mi
CR 211 Low-Water Crossing Hazard
CR 211 Low-Water Crossing
7.2 mi
Difficulty
Class II
Length
8.5 mi
Gradient
15 ft/mi
Rapids
0
2 Hazards
Access Points
Put-in
29.8106, -100.0170
Take-out
29.7213, -100.0330
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