Sun
Apr 26
92°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Reasonable
Typical
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See where to float, where to rent, and how river and weather look for the week ahead.
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Comal — New Braunfels Loop
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7-day outlook
Short · 1–2 hours · Easy
About this run
About this run
Short, cold, fast, party-friendly float.
- Length
- Short
- Float time
- 1–2 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best for
- Short float and party energy
Run reality
The quick-read details that usually decide whether this run fits today.
Clarity
crystal
Current
spring-fed
Water temp
~70°F
Crowds
very-high
Party level
party
Scenery
urban
Decision guide
Best for
short floatpartycold water
Avoid if
quiet tripkids
Best days
- Weekday afternoons
- Shoulder-season hot days
- Quick tubing windows
Avoid when
- You want quiet
- Peak holiday weekends
- You need a long scenic float
Route options
Light segments tied to the same run so the map and detail page can speak the same language.
Prince Solms -> Last Public Exit
Prince Solms Park -> Last Public Exit
1.5 hrs
easy
Hinman Island -> Last Public Exit
Hinman Island Park -> Last Public Exit
1.25 hrs
easy
Outfitters nearby
Call ahead for hours, shuttle timing, and seasonal operations.
Primary gage context
USGS 08168500
Guadalupe R abv Comal R at New Braunfels, TX
225 cfs
Live contextApr 26, 5:45 AM
Short · 1–2 hours · Short float and party energy.
4000
Today
Conditions-aware hints
Low flow
Low flow matters less here than crowding and exit timing.
High flow
Faster current makes the float even shorter and the chute more serious.
Wind and rain
Wind is rarely the limiting factor on this run.
Storms can turn a quick party float into a bad call fast.
Cautions
Hazards
- Fast current near the chute
- Crowded exits
- Glass prohibited on the Comal
Skill level: easy
Glass prohibited; city rules and container restrictions are actively enforced.
Know the city's exit and cooler rules before you start.
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