Rapid
TX
End of Dark Canyon
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
The End of Dark Canyon rapid marks the terminus of the dramatic Dark Canyon section on the Rio Grande's Colorado Canyon, signaling a transition in river topography. While specifics about the rapid's precise technical challenges are limited, its location suggests potential complex water dynamics typical of canyon environments, with potential for hidden hydraulics or rock formations that could demand careful navigation.
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
Dark Canyon Entrance
Rapid
N/A
Dom Rock
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