Medina

2. Bandera to English Crossing (12 miles)

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DifficultyII
Length12.4 mi
Avg Gradient10 fpm
GaugeMedina Rv at Bandera, Tx
Flow Rate as of 33 minutes
9 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedMay 3, 2021

River Description

Described in Texas Whitewater as having more water than the upper stretch, but also as less technical.  Current beta needed.

Difficulty and range of recommended flows are taken from the book.  Distances and gradient measured using GIS tools in 2015.

Ran this on 5/2/21 at a flow rate of 1200 CFS. 12 miles in about hour and half. Continuously moving and it made for a fun time. Only go at this level if you are an experienced kayaker. Portage's are hard at this lvl.


River Features

Bandera City Park

Distance: 0 mi
Bandera City Park

Parking/access at river left, upstream of the SH 173/Main St bridge

English Crossing Rd (Low-Water Crossing)

Distance: 12.06 mi
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English Crossing Rd (Low-Water Crossing)

Parking available at river left on the downstream side of the crossing.


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Mark Miller

May 1, 2010


My second time participating in the annual Medina River Cleanup