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Pedernales River

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Why you'll love it

18.1 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
45 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
45 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
18.5 ft/mi
Drainage area
210 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Pedernales River is a 18-mile paddling stretch near Fredericksburg, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 45 cfs and a gradient of about 18.5 feet per mile.

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~27 min drive

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~37 min drive

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~40 min drive

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~42 min drive

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~46 min drive

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~53 min drive

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