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Rapid TX

U.S. 281 Bridge

American Whitewater 30.2915, -98.4005

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Gauge Conditions

Pedernales Rv near Fredericksburg, TX Upstream Primary

Runnable: 900.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Upper limit on boatable flows uncertain. Please add a comment or report.

Pedernales Rv near Johnson City, TX Downstream Primary

Runnable: 1,500.0 – 15,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The U.S. 281 Bridge serves primarily as a reference point on the Pedernales River, with minimal whitewater characteristics at standard flow levels. Paddlers should use caution around potential bridge pilings and check local water conditions, as river dynamics can change significantly with water volume and seasonal variations.