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Pigeon Point — Half Day: Rafting the Trinity Alps’ Splashy Run
A guided, family-friendly 3–4 hour raft trip on the Pigeon Point Run through the Trinity Alps, featuring a dozen named rapids and on-river snacks.
Pigeon Point — Half Day: Rafting the Trinity Alps’ Splashy Run.
The Pigeon Point Run threads clear water out of the Trinity Alps into an uncrowded Wild and Scenic stretch of the Trinity River. This guided half-day trip delivers dynamic, splashy rapids—Big Holes, Hot Weather, and a dozen named drops like The Slot, Hell Hole and Pinball—set against alpine terrain, and finishes with chips and homemade salsa.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Dozen Splashy Sections
The run is defined by roughly a dozen challenging, dynamic rapids—names that tell the story: The Slot, Hell Hole and Pinball among them—offering repeated bursts of whitewater over a condensed, half-day route.
Trinity Alps Meets the River
Clear water flowing from the Trinity Alps runs through an uncrowded Wild and Scenic corridor, giving the rapids a mountainous backdrop that keeps the river feeling remote even on a short trip.
Guided, Family-Friendly Half Day
Operated as a guided outing suitable for families, the half-day format packs a dozen rapids into a 3–4 hour run and includes simple on-river provisions to round out the trip.
What the day feels like
What the Half Day Feels Like
Expect a compact, energetic run: a guided launch, a string of splashy rapids and big holes that demand attention, and periods of clear-flowing river between the whitewater. The route’s dozen named rapids provide repeated adrenaline spikes across a 3–4 hour outing, and the group finishes with chips and homemade salsa on shore.
THE RAPIDS
A Dozen Splashy Sections
The run is defined by roughly a dozen challenging, dynamic rapids—names that tell the story: The Slot, Hell Hole and Pinball among them—offering repeated bursts of whitewater over a condensed, half-day route.
THE SETTING
Trinity Alps Meets the River
Clear water flowing from the Trinity Alps runs through an uncrowded Wild and Scenic corridor, giving the rapids a mountainous backdrop that keeps the river feeling remote even on a short trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
Guided, Family-Friendly Half Day
Operated as a guided outing suitable for families, the half-day format packs a dozen rapids into a 3–4 hour run and includes simple on-river provisions to round out the trip.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits, and the single hard limit to keep in mind.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Half‑day outing; the run is scheduled to last approximately 3–4 hours.
Guided trip format with chips and homemade salsa supplied as on‑river provisions.
The Pigeon Point Run comprises a dozen named rapids—including The Slot, Hell Hole and Pinball—through an uncrowded Wild and Scenic section of the Trinity River.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Pigeon Point half‑day trip?
The guided outing runs approximately 3–4 hours.
Is the trip guided?
Yes — the Pigeon Point — Half Day is offered as a guided rafting trip.
What kind of rapids are on the run?
The route features a dozen rapids and dynamic whitewater sections, including named rapids such as The Slot, Hell Hole and Pinball.
Are snacks provided?
Chips and homemade salsa are provided during the trip.
Is there a minimum age to join?
Yes — the minimum age to participate is 7 years old.