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Texas whitewater - Terlingua Creek, Brewster County
Brewster
county,
FM 170 to Rio Grande section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 16 miles
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This section of Terlingua Creek in Texas is 16 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Texas are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers |
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here are suitable for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Texas and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the FM 170 to Rio Grande section is one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This
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Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the months of summer highs here at Terlingua Creek get into the 100's, and during the night it cools down to the 70's. During the winter the highs are regularly in the 60's while Terlingua Creek night low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 30's.
A pleasant place near Terlingua Creek is The Long Draw, and going for a hike along the Santa Elena Canyon Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty | |
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of this vicinity. Terlingua Creek is a location that is quite dried out ordinarily; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain; March meanwhile is the driest month.
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Terlingua Creek, FM 170 to Rio Grande road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II
Length:
16
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.33138
Longitude: -103.56112
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 29.16777
Longitude: -103.61278
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Paddler input for Terlingua Creek, Texas:
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pecos, Texas, the metro area neareast to Terlingua Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Terlingua Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Terlingua Creek:
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Rio Grande, Brewster
County
, 8 miles away, Class II(IV) - 17 miles long (Lajitas to Terlingua Creek) |
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Terlingua Creek, Brewster
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 23 miles long (Agua Fria Road to FM 170) |
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Rio Grande, Presidio
County
, 23 miles away, Class II+ - 21 miles long (Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas) |
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| | Trails Near Terlingua Creek:
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Santa Elena Canyon Trail, Brewster County
, 5 miles away |
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Chimneys Trail, Brewster County
, 8 miles away |
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Tuff Canyon Trail, Brewster County
, 9 miles away |
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Burro Mesa Spring Trail, Brewster County
, 11 miles away |
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Chimneys Trail, Brewster County
, 12 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Terlingua Creek:
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Big Bend National Park, Big Bend National Park - TX
, 28 miles away |
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Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River, Big Bend National Park - TX
, 28 miles away |
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