Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 250.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Upper limit of recommended boatable flows uncertain. Please contribute a comment or report.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
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Description
This low bridge crossing creates a potential hazard for paddlers, with risk of strainers or underwater obstructions at certain water levels. Navigating this section requires careful scouting and precise route selection to avoid potential entrapment or collision with bridge infrastructure. Paddlers should assess river conditions and flow rate before attempting to pass through this section.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (13)
Rapid
N/A
Garrison Dam
Hazard
N/A
Coalkiln Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Hazard
N/A
Elm Creek Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Hazard
N/A
Patterson Ave/Flower Moffett Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Hazard
N/A
Chenaults Ln (Private Low-Water Crossing)
Rapid
N/A
SH 16 (Three-Mile Bridge)
Hazard
N/A
Bandina Ranch Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Hazard
N/A
Peaceful Valley Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Rapid
N/A
SH 16 Bridge (Ranger Crossing)
Rapid
N/A
FM 470 Bridge (Tarpley Crossing)
Hazard
N/A
Private Low-Water Crossing
Hazard
N/A
1st St/Rugh Hill Rd (Low Bridge)
Rapid
N/A
Bandera City Park
View Full Run
1. Garrison Dam to Bandera (27 miles)
Medina
I-II
27.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater