Brazos, TX

Hidalgo Wave

Hidalgo Wave
Photo @ 11-12'

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River Description

Hidalgo Falls is a unique in spot in Southeast Texas (mainly because it has rapids!). It also has an interesting history, including mastodon bones found just downstream, and that it was used as a river crossing by Stephen F. Austin and the "original 300" anglo settlers in Texas. Six miles downstream is Washington-on-the-Brazos, where Texas declared it's independence from Mexico.

Thanks to the generosity of local paddlers and paddling clubs, the Texas Rivers Protection Association (TRPA) owns 14 acres at Hidalgo Falls, including about 4 acres fronting the middle and lower rapids. Access is through a locked gate you must have the combination to enter. To see how to get the combination, and for more information about Hidalgo Falls, CLICK HERE to connect to the Hidalgo Falls website. From that website you can also get information about the Hidalgo Falls Festival held every April.