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 44 minutes | 91 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.
Low-Head Dam
Presumed runnable (current beta needed)
San Gabriel River Trail (Low-Water Crossing)
Potential sieve hazard at low levels
Low-Head Dam
Runnable at medium levels far left and low levels just about anywhere, per Texas Whitewater.
Country Club Rd Bridge
Reference point
Low-Water Crossing
Low-water crossing just below Country Club Rd may create a sieve hazard at low levels.
Rivery Blvd Bridge
Reference point
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.
Sonic
N. Austin Ave Bridge
Reference point
Confluence with S. Fork
Reference point
San Gabriel Park
Take out at river left above the dam
San Gabriel Park Dam
Presumed runnable (current beta needed)
San Gabriel Park Bridge
Low bridge poses a hazard at some levels.