San Saba (current beta needed)

FM 1311 to FM 2732 (38.5 miles)

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DifficultyII+
Length39.1 mi
Avg Gradient10 fpm
GaugeSan Saba Rv at Menard, Tx
Flow Rate as of 21 minutes
13 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedJuly 14, 2015

River Description

Known to have been run, per Texas Whitewater.  Difficulty rating and range of recommend flows are taken from the book.

Put-in is approximately 1683' elevation.

Take-out is approximately 1303' elevation.

Thus total elevation change is approximately 380'.


River Features

Put In

Distance: 0 mi

Take Out

Distance: 38.5 mi
Take Out

Nice Class 2+ run, Scenic. Mediuim High water at 2,500 cfs

Hazard - Low Head Dam - just above junction with Brady Creek. Carry right.

Hazard - Two River Blocking Fence/Barriers (constructed after this run)

Two fairly long wave train rapids - not complex.

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