Hill Country Paddling Trails

Guadalupe River State Park Paddling Trail

Located less than an hour north of San Antonio, this wild and beautiful 5-mile paddling trail gives paddlers a chance to enjoy some time on the water in the scenic Texas Hill Country.

Inks Lake Paddling Trails

Located an hour and a half northwest of Austin, Inks Lake State Park offers three unique paddling opportunities of 1-4 miles each, the Devil's Waterhole, Stumpy Hollow, and Waterfowl Run Paddling Trails.

Lady Bird Lake Paddling Trail(Austin)

The Lady Bird Lake Paddling Trail allows for a variety of paddling opportunities with loops from 3 to 11 miles long. Enjoy paddling in downtown Austin!

Pecan Bayou Paddling Trail (Brownwood)

This 3-4 mile loop trail is on a peaceful stretch of the Pecan Bayou, a slow moving body of water that can be paddled in either direction as a loop trail.

South Llano Paddling Trail (Junction)

Experience quiet pools, gentle riffles and runs along 6 miles of the beautiful spring-fed South Llano River out in the Texas Hill Country!

Upper Guadalupe - Nichol's Landing Paddling Trail (above Canyon Lake)

This 9.9-mile reach of the Guadalupe River in Comal County is lined with an abundance of mature trees and a spectacular mix of limestone cliffs and shelves. Paddlers will enjoy a 3-6 hour ride on a variety of rapids between gentle stretches.