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🍁 Spicy Fall Color Paddle — 428/Greenbelt Edition
Float through fiery fall colors, fluttering monarchs, and otter chatter on this year’s Spicy Fall Color Paddle — a perfect mix of nature, color, and a little lakeside chemistry. 😉
🕗 Schedule
Meet: 8:00 AM at the 428 Access (Greenbelt)
Launch: 9:30 AM sharp
Lunch Stop: Historic Old Denton Bridge — pack your lunch and enjoy a laid-back mid-paddle picnic
🛶 Paddle Perks
Free Pop Board Demos — available at checkout only
Gift Cards Accepted — redeem them toward your booking
Discounted Rentals (Advance Only) — no onsite rentals available
Dry Launch — easy shoreline entry, smooth and scenic
Exclusive Merch — adorable Greenbelt Otter stickers & fall merch available online at checkout only (no onsite sales)
🌿 What You’ll See
The monarchs are migrating, the otters are chirping through the bends, and raptors are everywhere — from bald eagles to red-tailed hawks and even peregrine falcons. Beavers are active this season too, so keep an eye out for fresh chews and lodge signs along the banks.
Obstacles are easily navigable, and the current is mellow — perfect for beginners and seasoned paddlers alike.
🌤 Weather
Expect perfect paddling temps in the low 80s — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of hydration. (Hot cocoa lovers, that’s for the early risers! ☕)
🔥 For Our Singles (and Flirty Paddlers)
Bring your best smile, your fall playlist, and maybe a little extra snack for someone new. Paddle side-by-side and see where the current takes you. 😉
📅 Reserve Early!
Fall colors fade fast, but great company lasts all season. 🍁🦦
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Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals are available by reservation only.
Booking Notes
✅ You're Confirmed for the Spicy Spring Wildlife Paddle. — 428/Greenbelt Edition! 🍁🦦
We can’t wait to get you on the water for the 6-Mile Greenbelt Wildlife Paddle. This scenic stretch of river is known for its quiet bends, blooming spring banks, and plenty of wildlife — including playful otters, great blue herons, and raptors overhead. Here’s everything you need to know before launch:
🕗 Event Timeline
8:00 AM – Meet & Greet / Avant Paddle Party
Start your morning with music, coffee, and free Pop Board demos before we hit the water.
9:30 AM – Launch!
We’ll gather lakeside for a short safety chat and group launch into the scenic, wildlife-rich Greenbelt.
Our lunch stop will be at the historic Old Denton Bridge — pack your favorite picnic or fall snack. 🥪
📍 Location
Search Greenbelt 428 Access in your GPS.
You’ll receive a pin and reminder email before the event.
Look for event signage and follow parking directions on arrival.
🅿️ Parking — TPWD Day-Use Pass Required
Please purchase your pass in advance from Texas Parks & Wildlife:
👉 Reserve Here
🎒 What to Bring
Paddleboard or kayak (dry launch from shore)
Paddle & leash
Life jacket (PFD)
Hat, sunscreen, lightweight shirt
Water & hydration essentials
Lunch or snacks for our mid-paddle picnic
Phone/camera for those wildlife & fall-color shots
🦜 What’s Included
Free Pop Board demos (available at checkout only)
Discounted Rentals (Advance Only) — no onsite rentals
Guided paddle through prime fall foliage and wildlife zones
Ice-cold water & good company
Exclusive Greenbelt Otter stickers and merch — available online at checkout only (no onsite sales)
🌿 Wildlife Highlights
Monarch butterflies migrating overhead
Chirping otters along the bends
Soaring bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, and even peregrine falcons
Busy beavers leaving fresh signs along the banks
Obstacles are easily navigable, and the current is mellow — perfect for all experience levels.
🌤 Weather
Expect perfect fall paddling weather with temps in the low 80s — bring sunscreen, a hat, and maybe iced coffee instead of cocoa. ☀️
🔥 For Our Singles (and Flirty Paddlers)
Fall colors, sunshine, and a little spark on the water? Don’t fight it — paddle side-by-side and see where the current takes you. 😉
🚗 Directions
FM 428 Access:
From Dallas / Ft. Worth – Take I-35 North → Loop 288 N (5 mi) → FM 428 E (5.5 mi) → Park entrance.
From McKinney – Take Hwy 380 W → Hwy 377 N → FM 428 W (4 mi) → Park entrance.
🏕️ Lodging Options
Horseshoe Bend Retreat – Campsites & Cabins
👉 Book Here
Tanglewood Resort – Discounted resort stays for Adventure Paddles guests
👉 Book with Discount
We’ll see you on the water — party at 8, paddle at 9:30!
Fall colors fade fast… but great memories last all season. 🍁💦
Cancellation Policy
**Cancellation Policy:** To cancel any paddle, please text us at 469-806-7400. If rentals are involved, your cancellation within 24hours of event will automatically trigger a gift card for the rental amount. You may also request to move your rental to the next available date. In the event of a weather-related cancellation, you will be automatically rebooked for the next available date unless you contact us to make other arrangements.
