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Guadalupe River

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A historic bridge crosses the Guadalupe River southeast of Cuero, Texas, above the broad channel.
Guadalupe River southeast of CueroPhoto by 25or6to4 via Wikimedia Commons · Wikimedia Commons: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Your tripFM 766 (Hell's Gate) to FM 236About 13.8 mi · About 4–8 hr · moderate
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Guadalupe River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Guadalupe River routes use 2 gauge references depending on the stretch.

Route options

Compare 7 scored routes across South Texas, Texas Hill Country. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

Difficulty

Guadalupe River routes here are marked easy and hard and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Guadalupe River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Guadalupe River?

Paddle Today tracks 7 Guadalupe River routes across South Texas, Texas Hill Country. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Guadalupe River water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 2 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Guadalupe River route is best today?

Use the live route cards above to compare today's Paddle Today scores. The best stretch can change with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty.