San Gabriel, N. Fork
2. Lake Georgetown to Georgetown (4.75 miles)(Lower North Fork)
| Difficulty | II |
| Length | 4.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 15 fpm |
| Gauge | N Fk San Gabriel Rv Nr Georgetown, Tx |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 0 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | October 17, 2018 |
River Description
Not commonly run by whitewater boaters, due to its scarcity of rapids, but because this stretch is dependent on dam release, it may be running when nothing else is.
Distances and gradient measured using GIS tools in 2015.
River Features
Lake Georgetown Dam
Public access and parking is available on river left off of Bootys Crossing Rd.
San Gabriel River Trail (Low-Water Crossing)
Potential sieve hazard at low levels
Low-Water Crossing
Low-water crossing just below Country Club Rd may create a sieve hazard at low levels.
I-35 bridges
Public access is available at river left on the downstream side of the bridge via a dirt turnout. Access to the turnout is at the end of W. Morrow St., next to Duke's Steakhouse.
San Gabriel Park
Take out at river left above the dam
San Gabriel Park Bridge
Low bridge poses a hazard at some levels.
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportok umm this part of the river is not so good. It stinks and water is BLACK. Other then that the water moves fast but not that many rapids. Few low water crossings but thats about it. Wouldnt recommend it