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Rapid TX Class II

Bad Rock

Guadalupe - 4. Canyon Dam to First Crossing (16 miles) (TX)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 250.0 – 6,000.0 CFS
Photo
Bad Rock
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Bad Rock presents a classic wave train with moderate-sized waves that require consistent boat control and precise maneuvering. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate a series of closely spaced standing waves with potential lateral currents, maintaining a clean line through the center of the rapid while watching for potential rock obstacles near the edges. While a Class II rapid, it demands active paddling and good river reading skills to successfully negotiate the sequence without losing momentum.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
8.9 mi
Directions
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4. Canyon Dam to First Crossing (16 miles)
Guadalupe
II+ 15.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater