The Saturday Paddlers returned to the Saspamco Paddling Trail to see what improvements may have been completed since our initial visit in April. The trail and that first trip are described in this post.
Rather than paddle the entire 12.1-mile trail, this time we put in at the river access site on CR 125, which is about the midpoint of this stretch of the San Antonio River. We discovered that the access road to the ramp was still under construction, but were able to get our boats down to the metal stairs leading to the river. The photo above was taken from the bridge just downstream from the ramp.
Next to the bridge is another tourist attraction of which we were not previously aware. The Riverside Ranch is a "lifestyle friendly" clothing-optional RV/mobile home park and campground. Maybe next time a "paddling trip" will take on a whole new meaning!
Sandra and Joline can't agree on which direction is downstream.
Jon, Amy, Kathy, and Sandra enjoyed the leisurely paddle.
A very large tree didn't quite block our path.
We stopped for a snack on one of the few rocky banks. Amy, Mike, Kenny, Joline, Jon, Sandra, and Kathy found comfortable seating.
Our river trip ended at the Helton Nature Center on Hwy. 775. We then drove a few miles to the Maverick Grill, located on U.S. Hwy. 181, for an early dinner. No one complained about the fried fish, steaks, enchiladas, salad, and chocolate milk shake, and I imagine that we will be back.
Note: To see all nine photos from this outing, click here and then click on "Slideshow."
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