Paluxy
Somervell CR 1008 to Glen Rose Park (9 miles)
| Difficulty | II-III |
| Length | 9.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 10 fpm |
| Gauge | Paluxy Rv at Glen Rose, Tx |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 6 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 12, 2015 |
River Description
Popular play run. See Texas Whitewater for more specific beta. Difficulty rating and range of recommend flows are taken from the book. Distances and gradient measured using GIS tools in 2015.
River Features
Put In
FM 205 Bridge
Reference point
NOTE: Texas Whitewater describes a low-water crossing downstream from the bridge that created a river-wide hydraulic at moderate to high flows. Apparently the crossing is no longer there.
U.S. 67 Bridge
Access situation unknown (beta needed)
Low-Head Dam
Texas Whitewater describes as 'grabby at times' and suggests running far left to avoid the hole.
SH 144 / Elm St Bridge
Access/parking available in the public park at river right on the downstream side of the bridge.
NOTE: Texas Whitewater suggests Big Rock Park as a takeout in order to score one more surf wave, but a new dam built there since the book was written is likely to have eliminated the wave (current beta needed.) The play spots immediately below the SH 144 bridge can all be accessed within the boundaries of the park.
Trip Reports
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Put In at Dinosaur State Park, Kayak launching prohibited by Park Super, but the TPWD says OK. Consider 1001 put in to avoid Dino Bob.
Walk in appointments accepted
Sometimes you start paddling in the rain, and end up in the sun. I love kayaking.
A great wave to play on, river wide with nice eddy service. Just above the Elm St. bridge in Glen Rose.
Clint grew up on this wave, or at least is growing old on this wave. Great river wide feature, being nicely back surfed.
Stand up in the river, ride home in the ambulance (if your'e lucky)! 'I thought I was gonna drown and all I got was this broken leg'
All day wave, although it won't be there tommorrow.
Robert spins...