Comal River
Comal Co. · 3 mi · Class Riffles
59.8CFS/ 3.23 ft
Below Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 200–400 CFS · USGS #08169000
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Landa Park · Comal Springs (largest spring group in Texas)
The shortest navigable river in Texas — and one of the shortest in the world — the Comal flows just 3 miles from its massive Edwards Aquifer springs through downtown New Braunfels to the Guadalupe River. Crystal-clear 72-degree water, a constant spring flow, and easy tubing through a charming German-heritage town make this one of the most visited waterways in the state.
Trip sections
Landa Park to Hinman Island — 1.5 mi, spring run through park
Hinman Island to Guadalupe confluence — 1.5 mi, tubing chute, town section
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