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Hazard TX

Private Low-Water Crossing

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
Private Low-Water Crossing
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

When the dam is releasing thousands of cfs, this is a must-portage.  This low-water crossing was responsible for a deadly accident in 2001, during which a recreational kayaker was pinned under her boat at 5100 cfs.  It is unknown whether it is passable at lower water.

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
9.2 mi
Directions
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4. Canyon Dam to First Crossing (16 miles)
Guadalupe
II+ 15.8 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater