Sun
Apr 26
91°F
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.
USGS + NWS data • Informational only — verify levels and weather before you go.
Hill Country
Float Forecast
See where to float, where to rent, and how river & weather look for the week ahead.
USGS + NWS data • Informational only — verify levels and weather before you go.
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Guadalupe — Spring Branch / Horseshoe
USGS + NWS data • Informational only — verify levels and weather before you go.
7-day outlook
Medium · 2–4 hours · Moderate
About this run
About this run
Scenic hill country float, more variable conditions.
- Length
- Medium
- Float time
- 2–4 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best for
- Scenery and a longer float
Run reality
The quick-read details that usually decide whether this run fits today.
Clarity
variable
Current
dam-controlled
Water temp
Variable
Crowds
medium
Party level
mixed
Scenery
hill-country
Decision guide
Best for
scenerylonger float
Avoid if
low flowwindy days
Best days
- Stable release days
- Light-wind mornings
- Late spring weekends with healthy flow
Avoid when
- Low flow
- Strong wind
- Recent rain if you want clear water
Route options
Light segments tied to the same run so the map and detail page can speak the same language.
Shanty -> Horseshoe
Shanty Tubes -> Horseshoe Loop
2 hrs
moderate
Whitewater -> River Sports
Whitewater Sports -> River Sports Tubes
3.5 hrs
moderate
Outfitters nearby
Call ahead for hours, shuttle timing, and seasonal operations.
Primary gage context
USGS 08167500
Guadalupe R near Spring Branch, TX
158 cfs
Live contextApr 26, 5:00 AM · older than 30 minutes, verify at source
Medium · 2–4 hours · Scenery and a longer float.
4000
Today
Conditions-aware hints
Low flow
Expect dragging in shallow sections and a much more workmanlike float.
High flow
Faster current shortens the float and makes eddies less forgiving.
Wind and rain
Open sections will feel slow and frustrating when the wind is up.
Water clarity can fall off quickly after storms.
Cautions
Hazards
- Low-flow scraping
- Long exposed sections
- More variable release-driven current
Skill level: moderate
Outfitter logistics matter more here because public access is patchier.
Access points
