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Texas whitewater - Rio Grande, Brewster County
Brewster
county,
Lajitas to Terlingua Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II(IV) 17 miles
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The nature scenery of Texas and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Texas is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The campgrounds here at Rio Grande are pretty good. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of |
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people. This stretch of Rio Grande in Brewster County is 17 miles long and is a class II(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good rivers
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Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summer months highs here at Rio Grande get into the 100's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 70's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 60's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Rio Grande. Rio Grande gets very little rain; of all | |
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the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and March is when it's the driest.
Going for a hike along the Santa Elena Canyon Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region.
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Rio Grande, Lajitas to Terlingua Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II(IV)
Length:
17
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.26472
Longitude: -103.78084
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.16527
Longitude: -103.61529
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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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Terlingua Creek, Brewster
County
, 8 miles away, Class II - 16 miles long (FM 170 to Rio Grande) |
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Rio Grande, Presidio
County
, 16 miles away, Class II+ - 21 miles long (Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas) |
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Terlingua Creek, Brewster
County
, 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Agua Fria Road to FM 170) |
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| | Trails Near Rio Grande:
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Santa Elena Canyon Trail, Brewster County
, 7 miles away |
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Tuff Canyon Trail, Brewster County
, 15 miles away |
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Big Bend Ranch State Park Trail, Presidio County
, 16 miles away |
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Chimneys Trail, Brewster County
, 16 miles away |
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Terlingua 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
, 36 miles away |
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Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River, Big Bend National Park - TX
, 36 miles away |
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