Sunrise Paddle Tour at Pilot Knoll Park
Take on a guided 10-mile open-water paddle with photography and group connection
Duration
4 hrs
Includes
Guided tour, park entry, photos
Highlights
Join a guided 10-mile open-water paddle designed for proficient paddlers with stamina. Spend the morning on the water, connect with the group, and take home photos from the tour.
- Navigate a long-distance route that calls for focus and determination
- Connect with fellow paddlers during time for socializing
- Capture moments on the water with photography throughout the tour
- Join an optional shared lunch or group lunch outing after paddling
Itinerary
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6:30 am – Safety Briefing at Pilot Knoll Park
Meet your Bluet SUP guide, check in, and receive a detailed safety overview to prepare for the journey. -
7:00 am – Launch at Pilot Knoll Park
Begin your adventure on Lake Lewisville as the sunrise paints the horizon. -
7:30 am – Paddle Across Lake Lewisville
Glide across calm morning waters, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and early light. -
8:15 am – Enter Hickory Creek
Journey into the quiet creek, with opportunities for photos, wildlife spotting, and reflection. -
9:00 am – Arrive at Old Alton Bridge (Goatman Bridge)
Pause to explore, take photos, and experience the legendary landmark. -
9:30 am – Begin Return Paddle
Head back toward Pilot Knoll Park. The final 2 miles require focus and perseverance. -
11:00 am – Return to Pilot Knoll Park
Conclude your tour with smiles, stories, and a sense of accomplishment.
What's Included
- Stand-up paddleboard or kayak rental, if selected
- Paddle and life jacket with rentals
- Guided 10-mile paddle tour
- Park entrance
- Safety briefing and on-water guidance
- Tour photography
Important details
- Arrive by 6:30 am for check-in and the safety briefing
- Proficient paddling experience, stamina, and open-water awareness are required
- Paddlers under 15 must have an adult present on the water
- Crafts have a 275 lb weight limit; accommodations may be needed at or above 275 lbs
- Complete the required legal waiver before participating
- Bring a paddle, life vest, and all required gear when using your own equipment
- Bring water and snacks or energy products for the paddle, plus a substantial snack afterward
- Tours close when sustained winds reach 15 mph or higher
- A processing fee applies; the amount is not specified
Cancellation Policy
No refunds for cancellations, late arrivals, or no-shows. If the tour is canceled due to adverse weather, you may reschedule to another available date.
FAQs
Yes, some paddling experience is required. Beginners are welcome, but this is an open-water paddle with distance and wind conditions that require stamina and determination.
Arrive by 6:30 am at Pilot Knoll Park for check-in and the safety briefing. The tour launches at 7:00 am.
Rentals include a SUP or kayak, paddle, life vest, park entry, guided tour, and photography. BYOE guests must bring their own equipment, including paddle, life vest, and all gear.
Meeting details
Pilot Knoll Park, 218A Orchard Hill Lane, Argyle, TX 76226
Related locations
Pilot Knoll Park
Admission includedPilot Knoll Park sits along the northern shore of Lake Lewisville, where tall pecans and post oaks cast shade over grassy clearings just steps from the water. The air smells of cedar and lake breeze, and the sound of lapping waves follows you along the shoreline trail. Whether you come for a quiet afternoon or a full day outdoors, Pilot Knoll Park rewards visitors with an unhurried, genuinely scenic corner of North Texas.
