CANYON LAKE KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Paddle Canyon Lake’s Quiet Turns: Self-Guided Kayaking on the Guadalupe
Choose between the Horseshoe or 4th Crossing routes for a self-paced, shuttle-supported kayak float on the scenic Guadalupe River—approximately a 5-hour outing.
Paddle Canyon Lake’s Quiet Turns: Self-Guided Kayaking on the Guadalupe.
Set on the Guadalupe River at Canyon Lake, this Shanty Tubes-operated kayak trip offers two gentle route choices—the Horseshoe or 4th Crossing—so paddlers can float at their own pace, take in riparian scenery, and rely on a one-time shuttle to and from the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scenic Guadalupe River Vistas
The route winds along the Guadalupe River through Canyon Lake, delivering easygoing river scenery that suits a relaxed, exploratory paddle.
Two Route Options — Horseshoe or 4th Crossing
Paddlers choose between the Horseshoe or the 4th Crossing routes, each offering a self-guided float so you can set your own tempo on the water.
Shuttle Included, Self-Guided Pace
A one-time shuttle is included with the trip, enabling a single downstream float while leaving the experience self-directed and relaxed.
What the day feels like
What the Paddle Feels Like
This is a relaxed, self-guided kayak float along the Guadalupe River—you pick the Horseshoe or 4th Crossing and spend roughly five hours moving at your own pace with a shuttle arranged by Shanty Tubes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is best for (and who to plan around).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
May–September: last put-in by 3:00 p.m. and all guests must be back to Shanty Tubes by 8:00 p.m.; March, April & October: last put-in by 2:00 p.m. with all guests back by 7:00 p.m.
Approximate total time on this outing is about 5 hours.
Meet at Shanty Tubes for check-in and shuttle departure to the put-in.
Additional trips are welcome; each additional shuttle ride carries an extra fee of $15.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the kayak trip?
The outing is approximately 5 hours in duration.
What routes can I paddle?
You may choose either the Horseshoe route or the 4th Crossing route for a self-guided float.
Where do we meet before the trip?
All guests meet at Shanty Tubes for check-in and shuttle transport.
Are shuttles included?
A one-time shuttle is included; additional shuttle rides incur a $15 fee each.
Is there a minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 8 years old to take part in the kayak trips.
When is the last put-in and return time?
May–Sept: last put-in by 3:00 p.m. and all guests must return by 8:00 p.m.; March, April & October: last put-in by 2:00 p.m. and all guests must return by 7:00 p.m.