Pipe Creek-Red Bluff Creek (current beta needed)

SH 16 to Medina River (Red Bluff Ranch Drive) (8.2 miles)

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DifficultyII-III(IV)
Length5.7 mi
Avg Gradient27 fpm
Reach Info Last UpdatedJuly 13, 2015

River Description

Known to have been run, per Texas Whitewater.

Difficulty rating is taken from the book.  Distances and gradient measured using GIS tools in 2015.


River Features

SH 16 Bridge

Distance: 0 mi
SH 16 Bridge

Parking/access at river right via a dirt road on the downstream side of the highway easement

Low-Head Dam

Distance: 0.12 mi
Hazard
Low-Head Dam

Texas Whitewater describes the creek narrowing and slipping through an undercut slot a few feet wide.

Bump Gate Rd (Low-Water Crossing)

Distance: 2.05 mi
Hazard
Bump Gate Rd (Low-Water Crossing)

Likely hazard at some levels

Low-Head Dam

Distance: 2.39 mi
Hazard
Low-Head Dam

Runnability unknown

Unnamed Falls

Distance: 3.74 mi
Waterfall / Large Drop
Unnamed Falls

Appears to be a feature of some consequence.  Beta needed

Heisler Rd (Low-Water Crossing)

Distance: 4.61 mi
Hazard
Heisler Rd (Low-Water Crossing)

Likely hazard at certain water levels

Wonder Hole

Class: VIDistance: 6.27 mi
Hazard
Wonder Hole

Described in Texas Whitewater as a must-portage.  Water from the creek flows down a narrow chute and then into an underground cave.

FM 1283 Bridge

Distance: 7.28 mi
Access Point
FM 1283 Bridge

Parking/access at river left.  Parking available up the hill in the turnout at the intersection of Red Bluff Ranch Rd.

Red Bluff Ranch Rd (Low Bridge)

Distance: 8.23 mi
Take Out
Red Bluff Ranch Rd (Low Bridge)

Access/parking situation unknown


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