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Rapid TX

Ponderosa Crossing (High Bridge)

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

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Gauge Conditions
Guadalupe Rv at Sattler, TX Upstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 6,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Ponderosa Crossing (High Bridge)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Ponderosa Crossing features a complex boulder field that demands precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering through tight channels. The rapid's technical nature is compounded by potential underwater obstructions and shifting rock formations that can create unexpected hydraulics, requiring paddlers to maintain constant situational awareness and precise line selection.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
7.3 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