Rapid
TX
Dark Canyon Entrance
Rio Grande - 2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles) (TX)
Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 200.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Level is too low for reasonable whitewater experience.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Dark Canyon Entrance marks the transition into a narrow, constricted section of the Rio Grande's Colorado Canyon, characterized by steep canyon walls and potential technical navigation. While specific details are limited, the rapid likely requires careful route-finding and awareness of potential rock features or hydraulics within the confined canyon environment. Paddlers should approach with caution and assess current water levels and conditions before attempting this section.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (18)
Rapid
N/A
Colorado Canyon River Access
Rapid
II
Rancherias Rapid
Rapid
II
Closed Canyon Rapid
Rapid
II
Thread the Needle Rapid
Rapid
II
Quarter Mile Rapid
Rapid
N/A
End of Colorado Canyon
Rapid
II
Panther Creek Rapid
Rapid
N/A
La Cuesta River Access
Rapid
N/A
Dom Rock
Rapid
N/A
End of Dark Canyon
Rapid
N/A
Tee Pee Picnic Area
Rapid
N/A
Madera Canyon River Access
Rapid
II
Ledge Rock Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Grassy Banks River Access
Rapid
II
Fresno Creek Rapid
Rapid
II
Contrabando Creek Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Contrabando Movie Set
Rapid
N/A
Lajitas River Access
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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
American Whitewater