if the rain is not in the direct area of the river. Dolan Falls is a waterfall about tall and is located at about and must be avoided. Past Dolan Falls at about is Three Tier Rapids, a class four rapid most of the year, but when the river swells, can be a short class 5 and should be attempted by only the more experienced paddlers. The river is characterized by long, deep pools with reed covered rapids near the end of these pools. A map is strongly suggested as both Dolan Falls and Three Tier Rapids are not able to be seen until you are right on top of them. After Three Tier Rapids, there are no more large (over class III) rapids and the river is fairly smooth. Some boulder and fields do occur past Three Tier Rapids but are generally small in size. The river finally empties into Lake Amistad after traveling some from Bakers Crossing. From this point it is another trip on the lake to the last take out at Rough Canyon Marina. The journey for the lake section of the trip can be very strenuous on a person kayaking or canoeing because of the strong south headwind. The experience Part of the appeal of the river is its remote location, the very rugged and rough terrain, and lack of human presence. There are only five visible houses in the first of river. At about the Dry Devils River flows into the Devils, and is considered by many to be the halfway point. There are many homes in this point of the river and is called the Blue Sage Subdivision. See also List of rivers of Texas List of tributaries of the Rio Grande References External links Rivers of Texas Tributaries of the Rio Grande Rivers of Val Verde County, Texas Rivers of Sutton County, Texas