Neches River, Highway 7 Launch, going up
Kayak trail route map on the Neches River, starting at the Highway 7 launch between Crockett and Lufkin. The route is an out and back that goes up to the County Road 1155 crossing and returns to the launch. Took about four hours total. The TPWD Crockett trail is the same but goes downstream only. There is a small shuttle service at the takeout on Highway 7 if needed. The river here is a bit wider than the upstream sections, but still has some tight turns and a few logjam puzzles. This trip the Neches at SH7 gage about 210 cfs, very mild current. Tons of turtles.
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Launch Site Google Maps Link
Above: The Highway 7 Launch.
Above: Pipe coming out of the river, natural spring I think. It tasted good if you like sulfur.
Above: Straight stretch.
Above: View of the river from up on the bank. The boat is somewhere down there.
Above: River cabin.
Above: Morning reflection on the river.