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  1. Blanco River State Park - Paddling

    Blanco River State Park offers a wonderful area for those looking to swim, fish or paddle.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    42.6 miles
    Duration
  2. Lower Colorado River - Paddling

    Take a peaceful multi-day trip along the Lower Colorado River.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    29.6 miles
    Duration
  3. Texas Rowing Center - Paddling

    Texas Rowing Center is a convenient access point to Lady Bird Lake – the easiest paddle in Austin with the best city views.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    2.5 miles
    Duration
  4. Canyon Lake - Paddling

    One of the most scenic lakes in all of Texas.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    41.1 miles
    Duration
  5. Red Bud Isle - Paddling

    Towering cliffs, healthy wildlife populations, excellent fishing, and cypress trees.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    2.2 miles
    Duration
  6. Lake Georgetown - Paddling

    Paddle, hike, or bike in and around Lake Georgetown, on the San Gabriel River.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    25.7 miles
    Duration
  7. Walsh Landing - Laguna Gloria - Paddling

    Putting in at Walsh Landing offers paddlers an experience unlike most other routes in the Austin area.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    1.8 miles
    Duration
  8. Lake Buchanan - Paddling

    This is the highest lake on the Texas Highland Lakes chain along the Colorado River.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    56.8 miles
    Duration
  9. Medina Lake - Paddling

    Medina Lake is a beautiful lake near San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    87.5 miles
    Duration
  10. Inks Lake - Paddling

    Spend a day paddling, fishing, or exploring at Inks Lake.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    47.1 miles
    Duration
  11. Lake Bastrop - Paddling

    Pine forests surround this lake, making the landscape a beautiful anomaly in Central Texas.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    30.4 miles
    Duration
  12. Lake Austin - Paddling

    This 1,600-acre reservoir is a great destination for paddling and fishing.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    3.8 miles
    Duration
  13. South Llano River - Paddling

    Kayak in seclusion and away from the crowds on the Llano River.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    123.0 miles
    Duration
  14. The Rowing Dock - Paddling

    The Rowing Dock is centrally located to some of Austin's favorite paddling and swimming spots like Zilker Park, Red Bud Isle, Tom Miller Dam and Barton Creek.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    2.5 miles
    Duration
  15. Lady Bird Lake - Paddling

    You can paddle or float for hours on this 6-mile stretch of river.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    3.0 miles
    Duration
  16. Medina River - Paddling

    One of the Texas Hill Country's most beautiful, secret streams.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    90.0 miles
    Duration
  17. San Gabriel River - Paddling

    Easy access to a beautiful escape near Georgetown, TX.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    24.3 miles
    Duration
  18. Walter E. Long/Decker Lake - Paddling

    This is a small lake that's great for beginner paddlers. It's close to downtown Austin and has great fishing.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    8.9 miles
    Duration
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