Rapid
TX
Railroad bridge
San Marcos - 2. San Marcos City Park to Westerfield Crossing (5.5 miles) (TX)
Gauge Conditions
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Railroad Bridge rapid on the San Marcos River serves primarily as a reference point for paddlers navigating the city park section, with minimal technical challenges. While not a significant whitewater feature, the bridge's location provides a clear landmark for orientation and potential takeout or put-in access.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (12)
Rapid
N/A
San Marcos City Park
Rapid
N/A
Hopkins St. Bridge / railroad bridge
Playspot
II
Rio Vista Whitewater Park
Rapid
N/A
Cheatham St. Bridge
Rapid
N/A
I-35 bridge
Hazard
N/A
Cape's Dam / Thompson's Island
Rapid
N/A
Cape St. Bridge
Waterfall
N/A
Graduation Falls
Rapid
N/A
Blanco River Confluence
Hazard
N/A
Cummings Dam
Rapid
N/A
CR 101/Old Bastrop Road Bridge (Westerfield Crossing)
Rapid
N/A
San Marcos River Retreat
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2. San Marcos City Park to Westerfield Crossing (5.5 miles)
San Marcos
I-II
5.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater