Texas | Round Rock
Brushy Creek
Chisholm Trail Crossing Park to Red Bud Lane / CR 122
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch below the Chisholm Trail dam at the named city park and take out at the Red Bud Lane / CR 122 public access. Use direct USGS 08105888, recent rain, flash-flood warnings, debris reports, construction notices, and same-day endpoint checks before leaving.
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Put-in
Chisholm Trail Crossing ParkChisholm Trail Crossing Park is a public city park at 500 Chisholm Trail Road; put in below the dam only and do not run or approach the deadly hydraulic described by American Whitewater.
Take-out
Red Bud Lane / CR 122 public accessThe Red Bud / CR 122 access is a dirt/gravel public access documented by the Brushy Creek RUAA, but current road construction and bank conditions can change. Confirm legal parking and a safe carry before launch.
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Access caveats
- Chisholm Trail Crossing Park is a public city park at 500 Chisholm Trail Road; put in below the dam only and do not run or approach the deadly hydraulic described by American Whitewater.
- The Red Bud / CR 122 access is a dirt/gravel public access documented by the Brushy Creek RUAA, but current road construction and bank conditions can change. Confirm legal parking and a safe carry before launch.
- American Whitewater and the RUAA identify private-property gaps, strainers, shallow riffles, tunnels, and low-water crossing hazards. Do not treat nearby banks, residences, or low-water crossings as public access.
- Round Rock and Williamson County trail/road projects may change access or traffic around the corridor; obey barricades and posted closures.
- Urban runoff and wastewater influences mean paddlers should avoid contact after heavy rain or any water-quality advisory.
Watch for
- Discharge below about 200 cfs, falling flow, exposed bedrock, scraping, and walking; about 400 cfs is the local fun reference, not a safety guarantee.
- Dam hydraulics at Chisholm Trail Crossing, debris in tunnels, strainers, and rapidly rising water after thunderstorms.
- Construction, traffic, restricted parking, and a changed or blocked Red Bud Lane / CR 122 exit.
- Private banks and the low-water crossing near private property; use only the named endpoints or a clearly lawful emergency location.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Brushy Ck at Kenney Fort Blvd at Round Rock, TX |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 200 cfs |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | American Whitewater Brushy Creek reach guidance |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Route shape and ratingChisholm Trail Road to CR 122 / Red Bud Lane, 5.7 mi, Class II+
American Whitewater lists the named reach, mileage, gradient, gauge, dam/tunnel hazards, and local flow beta.
- Put-in accessChisholm Trail Crossing Park, 500 Chisholm Trail Road; 30.51307, -97.68939
City of Round Rock publishes the public park and address; the Brushy Creek RUAA records easy water access at Chisholm Trail Road.
- Take-out accessRed Bud Lane / CR 122, 30.53082, -97.61374
The Brushy Creek RUAA records a public dirt/gravel access under Red Bud Lane; verify current construction, parking, and bank conditions before committing.
- Direct live gaugeUSGS 08105888 at Kenney Fort Boulevard
USGS Water Services returned direct discharge and stage telemetry for the route-associated station during this review.
- Flow postureAbout 200 cfs scrape-prone floor; about 400 cfs fun local reference
American Whitewater reports local paddler beta; treat these as conservative planning cues, not a safety certification.
- Camping and image decisionUrban day route; no on-route camping documented; no gallery image selected
Use city/urban lodging or a separately verified campground. No third-party image was copied into the repository.
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Quick answers
Brushy Creek paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Brushy Creek?
Paddle Today watches Brushy Ck at Kenney Fort Blvd at Round Rock, TX and uses 200 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Brushy Creek route start and end?
This route starts at Chisholm Trail Crossing Park and ends at Red Bud Lane / CR 122 public access, about About 5.7 mi on the water.
Is this Brushy Creek route good for beginners?
This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.
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