a BTG Video, LLC Video, LLC Original Production - BTG Video, LLC
(All Rights Reserved) 2025
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Kayak Trippin' Texas - PADDLE-TRIP VIDEO
dedicated to the Self-Guide/Self-Support and Guided/Supported Paddling Community
of Texas, and made available for free as a public offering to the Community
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE CO-SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS that helped
make the Video possible!
Dianne Laird, Fitness to Function LLC - fitnesstofunction.com
Fitness to Function
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PADDLE-TRIPS
(Day) - (Multi-Day with Overnight-Camping) - (Return to Put-In) - (Point to Point)
SKILL LEVEL
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE
KAYAK - CANOE - PADDLE-BOARD - LAKES - SLOW MOVING RIVERS - GULF COAST
VISUALLY EXPERIENCE from the PADDLERS' POV the look and feel of the Water, Surrounding Terrain, Access Points, Navigation Features,
Portages, Hazards, Overnight Camping Options, Unexpected Paddling Action.
ACCESS to ACCESS COVERAGE - All from the PADDLERS' POV
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Kayak Trippin' Texas RIVERS Lower Colorado River
LEG-1 AUSTIN TO UTLEY 2025
(Leg-1 of 3 Total Trip Legs down the Lower Colorado River, Tx. From Austin to Columbus)
Leg-1 AUSTIN TO UTLEY approx River-Miles 31 (actual Trip-Miles will vary) - Paddle-Days 2
- Camp-Nights 1 if Taking-Out at Mile 248 FM 969/Utley Bridge Access - 2 Camp Nights
if paddling through to Columbus
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Kayak Trippin' Texas RIVERS Lower Colorado River
AUSTIN TO COLUMBUS 2025
River Miles 142 - 8 Paddle Days - 7 Camp Nights (Paddled 04-10 through 04-17 2025)
(Multi-Day Paddle-Trip) with (Overnight Camping) - (Point To Point)
SELF-GUIDE - SELF-SUPPORT - SELF-CONTAINED - SOLO
PADDLER SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE
Daily Averages: River Miles 17.75 - Paddle Hours 5:22 - Paddle average 3.4 Max Speed 7.0
- Low Speed 2.7 - approx Total Trip Hours 6:12 Minutes
3 Total Trip Legs, down the Lower Colorado River, Tx.
Leg 2 UTLEY TO SMITHVILLE approx River Miles 39-40 - Leg 3 SMITHVILLE TO COLUMBUS
approx River Miles 72
PUT IN: River Mile 279 FM 973 Del Valle Bridge Access
TAKE OUT: River Mile 137 Texas 71 Business Bridge Access
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NAVIGATION:
TOOLS USED: Primary: Map/Chart, Compass - Secondary: GPS Tracking devise
(I use a Garmin etrx 10) Cell Phone (Satellite Maps)
Navigation Techniques Used: Primary: (Narrow River) Time and Distance Traveled (on a set course)
Distance = Speed x Time, Land/Water Features (approx Position/Fix)
Secondary: (Open Water/Open Water Crossings) - Dead Reckoning - Cross Bearings - Transit Bearings
- Course Correction
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SOS/Communication
Primary: Satellite Communication devise (I use a Garmin InReach devise with SOS and Text Messenger)
Secondary; Cell Phone
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NAVIGATION FEATURES USED:
Primary: Land and Water: (approx Position) Public Access Points, Vehicle and Railroad Bridges,
Creeks, Hazards - Secondary: Transmission Lines, Pipelines/Pump Stations, Private Boat Ramps,
Islands - Other Land or Water Structures
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PUBLIC SOURCES FOR INFORMATION/MAPS USED:
lcra.org/ - tpwd.texas.gov/
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RIVER ACCESS POINTS:
PUT-IN:
RIVER MILE 279
FM 973/Del Valle BrIdge - Downstream of Austin on the north side of FM 973. River left
as you paddle downstream. There is limited parking alongside the bridge, and boat
launching requires a transport over uneven ground. TxDOT - Miles to Previous Point 9
- Miles To Next Point 12 - Miles to Gulf 279
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RIVER MILE 267
LIttle WebbervIlle Park - Off FM 969, approximately 5 miles west of Webberville. River left
as you paddle downstream. Park is open 24 hours a day. Travis County Parks - Miles to
Previous Point 12 - Miles To Next Point 5 - Miles to Gulf 267
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RIVER MILE 262
BIg WebbervIlle Park - Operated by Travis County, west of FM 969. River left as you paddle
downstream. - Miles to Previous Point 5 - Miles to Next Point 14 - Miles to Gulf 262
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RIVER MILE 248
FM 969/Utley BrIdge - North of FM 1209 and FM 969 intersection. River left as you paddle downstream. TxDOT - Miles to Previous Point 14 - Miles To Next Point 13 - Miles to Gulf 248
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PUT-IN:
RIVER MILE 279
FM 973/Del Valle BrIdge - Downstream of Austin on the north side of FM 973. River left
as you paddle downstream. There is limited parking alongside the bridge, and boat
launching requires a transport over uneven ground. TxDOT - Miles to Previous Point 9
- Miles To Next Point 12 - Miles to Gulf 279
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a BTG Video, LLC Original Production
(All Rights Reserved)
2025
video concept, direction, edit, video cam/trip guide
Ron Laird
co-sponsors
Dianne Laird, Fitness to Function LLC - fitnesstofunction.com
(Facebook) Fitness to Function
PUBLIC SOURCES FOR INFORMATION/MAPS USED:
lcra.org/ - tpwd.texas.gov/