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Welcome to Texas Paddling Trails!
New Waco trails launching March 8th - Visit the Brazos Bridges and Bosque Bluffs Paddling Trails!
These Bosque Bluffs Paddling Trail and Brazos Bridges Paddling Trail offer two different loops you can enjoy on the Bosque River or Brazos River right in the heart of Waco. New trails are being added to the program regularly so please check back for information on new trails.
Enjoy improved and maintained fishing and paddling access to rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, bayous, and bays on any of the 37 official Texas Paddling Trails available throughout the state!!
Take our Paddling Trail Survey
The Texas Paddling Trails is a program to develop public inland and coastal paddling trails throughout the state and support these trails with maps, signage, fishing and wildlife-viewing information, and more! These trails provide well-mapped accessible day trips in a variety of settings and for all levels of paddling experience. The paddling trails team is continually working with new community partners, so check back often for new trails to paddle, fish, and explore.
With more than 3,700 named streams, 15 major rivers and some 3,300 miles of tidal shoreline along the Gulf Coast, Texas offers myriad possibilities for paddling adventures and angling opportunities of all types. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, kayaking participation nationwide doubled between 1998 and 2004, with recreational and sit-on-top kayaking the fastest growing segment of the sport. Participation in canoeing also remains very strong.
TPWD continues to seek partnerships with communities interested in developing a paddling trail in their area. Please see the Future Trails section on this site to learn more.
