Gauge Conditions
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
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
Other Rapids on This Run (17)
Rapid
N/A
Canyon Dam Outlet
Rapid
II+
Dam 1 (Horseshoe Falls)
Rapid
N/A
FM 306 Crossing #2 (Top of the Horseshoe)
Rapid
N/A
FM 306 Crossing #1 (Bottom of the Horseshoe)
Rapid
II+
Dam 2 (Kanz Dam)
Rapid
II
Dam 3
Rapid
N/A
4th Crossing
Playspot
II+
Dam 4 (El Cuatro)
Rapid
II
S-Turn
Rapid
N/A
Ponderosa Crossing (High Bridge)
Rapid
II
Devil's Playground/Bear Creek Confluence
Hazard
N/A
Private Low-Water Crossing
Rapid
N/A
3rd Crossing
Rapid
II+
Dam 5 (The Chute)
Rapid
N/A
2nd Crossing
Playspot
II
Stair-Step
Rapid
N/A
1st Crossing
View Full Run
4. Canyon Dam to First Crossing (16 miles)
Guadalupe
II+
15.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater