Caddo Trails, Backwater Jacks

Four of the TPWD Caddo paddling trails launch at Backwater Jack’s on the Big Cypress Bayou. Most of them are close to the launch site and are fairly short so I combined the set into one trip. The four are Old River 2, Benton Lake, Clear Lake and, in the other direction, Haggerty Creek, which is further down the bayou. Haggerty can actually be paddled almost up to 134, or at least far enough to see the cars go by. The trails, particularly the first three, are very nice and they have been described many places.

Above: The bayou in sun and shade.

Above: Black vultures strategizing.

Above: Wow.

Above: Too shallow, have to get out to turn around.

Above: Benton Lake is always scenic.