Austin Paddling Club

Description	Just 30 miles south of Austin is the spring-fed San Marcos River. The San Marcos offers lush vegetation and a constant water flow, even in the hot, dry summer months. Watch for strainers and dams. The river has three major rapids below Pecan Park: Old Mill, Broken Bone, and Cottonseed. Recreational kayaks, whitewater kayaks, and canoes are suitable for the river.
Class	Moving water, I - I+
Location	San Marcos, Texas
Directions	Go south on IH-35. Exit Hwy. 80.
Put Ins and Take Outs	City Park to Rio Vista Dam City Park to Pecan Park Pecan Park to Sculls Crossing Pecan Park to 1979 (Spencer's in Martindale)
Flow Information	USGS
Boat Rentals	Local outfitters
Resources and Trip Information	Southwest Paddler, a service of canoeman.com Rivers and Rapids, Ben Nolen and Bob Narramore Texas Whitewater, Steve Daniel Texas River Guide APC Calendar
Contacts	Jeff Bauknecht, kayak@io.com
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