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Texas whitewater - Rio Grande, Presidio County
Presidio
county,
Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II+ 21 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The scenic beauty of |
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Texas and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Rio Grande in Presidio County is 21 miles long and has been rated as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend
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Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 100's to Rio Grande. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 70's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 60's while Rio Grande nighttime low temperatures all through the winter are in the 30's. Not much rain falls here at Rio Grande; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain; March on the other hand is the driest.
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Rio Grande is right by the Closed Canyon Trail, and if you feel like a little side trip, try Canyon Madera. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Big Bend Ranch State Park Trail.
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Rio Grande, Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II+
Length:
21
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.33416
Longitude: -104.05723
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.26472
Longitude: -103.78084
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Paddler input for Rio Grande, Texas:
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rio Grande. |
| | Whitewater Near Rio Grande:
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Rio Grande, Presidio
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Redford to Colorado Canyon) |
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Rio Grande, Brewster
County
, 16 miles away, Class II(IV) - 17 miles long (Lajitas to Terlingua Creek) |
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Terlingua Creek, Brewster
County
, 23 miles away, Class II - 16 miles long (FM 170 to Rio Grande) |
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Terlingua Creek, Brewster
County
, 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Agua Fria Road to FM 170) |
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Alamito Creek, Presidio
County
, 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Casa Piedra to FM 170) |
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| | Trails Near Rio Grande:
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Big Bend Ranch State Park Trail, Presidio County
, 2 miles away |
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Closed Canyon Trail, Presidio County
, 7 miles away |
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Rancherias Canyon Trail, Presidio County
, 9 miles away |
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Agua Fria Trail, Brewster County
, 18 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Rio Grande:
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Big Bend National Park, Big Bend National Park - TX
, 51 miles away |
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Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River, Big Bend National Park - TX
, 51 miles away |
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