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Welcome to Texas Paddling Trails!
New San Antonio-area Paddling Trail, the Saspamco Paddling Trail, Launching January 31st!
A new trail is opening just southeast of San Antonio in the town of Saspamco. Visit the 5.6-12 mile Saspamco Paddling Trail and escape from the city in this wonderful natural stretch of the beautiful San Antonio River. New trails are being added to the program regularly so please check back for information on new trails.
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 and other information. These trails provide well-mapped accessible day trips in a variety of settings and for all levels of paddling experience. There are currently thirty-five official Texas Paddling Trails, with several communities in the process of applying for participation in this program.
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 opportunities for paddling adventures 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.
