Lake Lewisville, Elm Fork Trinity
This kayak route launches at the Shady Shores/Big Sandy Boat Ramp on the west side of Lake Lewisville and goes north to the Highway 380 bridge and into the Elm Fork of the Trinity. Google maps is helpful for getting to the launch, driving there is a bit confusing. The route hits the entrance to the Elm Fork, it can be shallow at that point, and then goes up as far as the big log jam. This paddle crosses some long open regions of the lake, not my favorite thing, and requires attention.
33.16385,-97.02721
Launch Site Google Maps Link
Above: Open blue water.
Above: Lake Lewisville in black and white.
Above: Big log jam on the Elm Fork of the Trinity below 380.
Above: Lake Lewisville in color.
Above: Spooky.
Above: There is a well known distance illusion when looking across water: it’s farther than you think.