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Trinity River from Hwy 105 to Hwy US-90 (Liberty, TX)
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Category
HASK Paddle Trip
Registration Info
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Capacity
20 Total Slots
7 Available Slot(s)
About this event
Paddle a natural Texas river with limited development. It will be the early start of spring so who knows what we'll see.
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A cart to transport your kayak to the river's edge is highly desirable. I hope to have enought to share. Don't buy one just for this trip. Due to ruts on the paths from the base of the bridge, I would not suggest trying to get closer without 4-wheel drive.
This should be an moderately easy paddle with a rest and/or lunch stop, depending on timing, so bring a lunch and hydration. It is 26 miles with some steady current. I did this paddle 10 years ago and it took about 4 hours. Gauge Data for Liberty, TX:
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=hgx&gage=lbyt2&hydro_type=0
Be prepared, as always, for rain, insects, and possible immersion if you should get unlucky or ecstatic. Have a set of warm dry clothes in your boat. There could be a few pulls over shallow spots. Some basic camping gear would be good insurance.
Jan-18-2014 Photo of Put-In. There are no known fees.
Let's meet at 9:00 and launch before 10. Driving directions to the put-in:
Locate your favorite directions to Moss Hill, TX (60 miles from downtown Houston), take Hwy 105 West for 4 miles, cross the river and turn left to drive to the river's edge where we will meet.
A good shuttle plan will speed things up, so be innovative and flexible to reduce time on the highway.
The take out is in Liberty, TX, also on the West side of the river.
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Hazards..........................: A moderate current, slippery boat ramp, fire ants, some boat traffic, cold water.
HASK Trip Rating*……....: 2 (read-easy). If it's windy, the distance makes it a Level 2.
Have with you ................: Water, lunch, sunscreen, warm clothing in a dry bag
Duration…………………...: 5 hours with shuttle
Paddling Miles…………...: 26 miles
Emergency #s, ................: 911
Distance from Houston….: 75 miles (From Downtown Houston)
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This event is conducted in partnership with the American Canoe Association. All participants must sign an ACA waiver of liability. Select Trip Rating on this website for trip ratings, gear requirements, and participant guidelines. All participants must wear a PFD and be able to perform a wet-exit. There is a $5 fee for participants who are not an ACA member. Call the trip leader with any questions.
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