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Rapid TX

U.S. 281 Bridge

Pedernales - 1. Hye to Johnson City (16.7 miles) (TX)

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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
U.S. 281 Bridge
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.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
16.4 mi
Directions
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1. Hye to Johnson City (16.7 miles)
Pedernales
II-IV 16.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater