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The Armand Bayou Paddling Trail offers rare glimpses into threatened coastal tallgrass prairie and riparian coastal flatwoods forest ecosystems protected as part of the Armand Bayou Coastal Preserve. The trail begins at the confluence of Clear Lake and Armand Bayou, traveling upstream past the Armand Bayou Nature Center to nearby Horsepen Bayou. Along the way, more than 220 species of birds are showcased, along with 10-foot alligators and other native Texas wildlife. Paddlers frequently launch from bay Area Park and are welcome to chart their own courses along the trail, which is accessible for free every day of the year. Fishing is permitted along the trail, with areas of bass, redfish, trout, and drum populations accessible for anglers. Periodic paddling trail events are hosted along the trail in cooperation with the Armand Bayou Nature Center.
4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, Phone: 512-389-4800
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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