Name: Launch Party Paddle Event for first leg of Dallas to the Gulf Expedition
Start: 2025-02-02T09:00:00-06:00
Location: Trammell Crow Park 3700 Sylvan Ave · Dallas, TX

Launch Party Paddle Event for first leg of Dallas to the Gulf Expedition.
Jason Pettit, with Trinity Coalition as a sponsor, is working his way through all 710 miles of the Trinity River. The section from Dallas to the Gulf of Mexico has rarely been paddled in it's entirety, but Jason will be setting off this Sunday to begin his paddle to the sea by starting with the 11 mile section between Trammell Crow Park Launch and Loop 12 emergency take out. He will be filming to make videos and eventually a movie of the expedition. You are invited to join us for this historic first leg.
To support the expedition check out our GoFundMe page https://gofund.me/4dd7b5df
PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BEFORE YOU RSVP
Details:
We will meet at Trammell Crow Park in Dallas to drop of boats and gear. All drivers will then take their cars to drop at Loop 12 takeout by Little Lemon Lake. We will then shuttle those drivers back to the launch site for a 10AM launch.
There are a limited number of rental kayaks and canoes available by request. All rentals must be paid for or at least requested before noon Feb 1. Rentals available at this link: https://www.adventuresunlimitedpaddling.com/shop/trinity-river-tours-3ahd7
If you just want to come for the sendoff and don't want to paddle with us, that is fine, too.
Conditions:
Temps currently forecast to be low 50’s to high 60’s with a slight chance of rain in the morning. There are 3 sets of small rapids/riffles on the lower section of the river. Moving water/whitewater skills not required but some awareness of boat control in moving water is helpful.
GEAR
PFD's are required to be worn at all times while on the water (provided with rentals)
Wear layers warm water friendly clothes and bring a change of clothes (just in case), warm water friendly footwear. (for more information on how to dress check out this article and video Here.) Bring a small sack lunch to either eat on the water or at the takeout. Bring water.
If you have questions, call or text 214 478-7856.