Pipe Creek-Red Bluff Creek (current beta needed)
SH 16 to Medina River (Red Bluff Ranch Drive) (8.2 miles)
| Difficulty | II-III(IV) |
| Length | 5.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 27 fpm |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 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
Parking/access at river right via a dirt road on the downstream side of the highway easement
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)
Likely hazard at some levels
Low-Head Dam
Runnability unknown
Unnamed Falls
Appears to be a feature of some consequence. Beta needed
Heisler Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Likely hazard at certain water levels
Confluence with Red Bluff Creek
Reference point
Unnamed Rapid
This is likely the 'technical Class III' described in Texas Whitewater.
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
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)
Access/parking situation unknown
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