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Rapid TX Class II

Closed Canyon Rapid

Rio Grande - 2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles) (TX)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Rio Grande near Castolon, TX Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Level is too low for reasonable whitewater experience.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

Most of the flow channels to river right at low levels, forming a wave train.  Washes out at higher levels.

While you're here, take a moment to hike up into the mouth of Closed Canyon.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.7 mi
Directions
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2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles)
Rio Grande
II+ 21.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater