2-Mile Otter & Wildlife Paddle at Greenbelt 428 Park
Ease into paddling on a shaded river with beginner instruction and wildlife spotting
Duration
2 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 25 people
Includes
Guided paddle, instruction, water
Highlights
Explore the Greenbelt on a guided, 2-mile paddle designed for first-timers. Follow a relaxed pace through shady river bends beneath towering trees, with time to get comfortable on the water and enjoy the company of fellow paddlers.
- Start with an easy shoreline entry into a gentle current
- Watch the banks for river otters, turtles and signs of beaver activity
- Scan the trees and sky for bald eagles, hawks, great blue herons and egrets
Itinerary
Meet: 8:00 AM at the 428 Access (Greenbelt) Launch: 9:30 AM sharp
Midway Stop: Historic Old Denton Bridge Pack a lunch and enjoy a relaxed riverside break before continuing downstream.
What's Included
- Pre-launch instruction covering paddle technique, maneuvering and river safety
- Ice-cold water
- BOTE/DRIFT paddleboard, leash, paddle and life jacket with the rental tier
Important details
- No previous paddling experience is required.
- A Texas Parks & Wildlife day-use pass is required for parking and is not included in the listed price. Purchase your pass in advance.
- Bring a kayak or paddleboard, a paddle and a life jacket if using your own gear. Paddleboards also require a leash.
Cancellation Policy
You can reschedule once with at least 24 hours' notice, subject to availability. Within 24 hours, rentals receive a gift card for the rental amount or can move to the next available date; tours are rescheduled at no extra cost with no refund. Weather cancellations are automatically rebooked for the next available date. No-shows receive no refund or rescheduling.
Product ID: UZQK68
FAQs
No. Kayak and paddleboard rentals require advance reservations; no onsite rentals are available.
Weather, river conditions and upstream releases are monitored before your paddle. You'll be notified if conditions require changes.
No. Wildlife sightings on the Greenbelt paddle are never guaranteed.
Meeting details
Greenbelt 428 Park, Hwy 428, Aubrey, TX 76227
