Comal River
The Comal River is a natural watercourse in New Braunfels, Texas, that flows from springs to join the Guadalupe River.
Also known as: Comal River Texas
How big is it?
4 km · approximate main-channel length
Also 2.485 mi
Approximate main-channel length · approximate
Typical recorded range: 3.6 km to 4.4 km.
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Comal River vs One-hour walk: length comparison
The distance of a one-hour walk is about 1.25 times the main-channel length of the Comal River.
The Comal River is a natural watercourse in New Braunfels, Texas, that flows from springs to join the Guadalupe River.
A one-hour walk is the distance a person travels by walking continuously at a steady pace for one hour.
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Comal River
Approximate main-channel length: 4 km; approximate; range 3.6 km–4.4 km.
The Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas, runs approximately 4 km from its springs to the Guadalupe River. Channel and endpoint conventions affect quoted lengths.
Texas State Historical Association — Comal River
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One-hour walk
Distance: 5 km; example.
Distance at a constant 5 km/h for one hour, without stops. This is a chosen pace, not a personal prediction.
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Why we use 4 km
We compare the main-channel length of the Comal River. This is an estimate; check the notes for its rounding and uncertainty. The recorded range is 3.6 km to 4.4 km.
The Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas, runs approximately 4 km from its springs to the Guadalupe River. Channel and endpoint conventions affect quoted lengths.
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Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 km | 3.6 km to 4.4 km | approximate |
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- Texas State Historical Association — Comal RiverRiver source, course and approximate length at New Braunfels.
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