| T G CANOES AND KAYAKS |
| WHAT'S HAPPENING IN LULING, TX |
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| PICTURES OF THE LULING PADDLING TRAIL |
| FOR ALL CANOE, KAYAK, OR TUBE TRIPS, PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION. TGCK IS LOCATED NEAR SAN MARCOS,TX, WHICH IS 25 MILES AWAY FROM LULING. WE ONLY BRING ENOUGH CANOES, KAYAKS, AND TUBES TO LULING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE MADE ADVANCED RESERVATIONS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RENT ONE OF OUR WATERCRAFT, MAKE A RESERVATION WELL IN ADVANCE SO WE WILL HAVE YOUR WATERCRAFT READY AND AVAILABLE FOR YOU IN LULING AT THE TIME RESERVED. CALL 512-353-3946 TO RESERVE WATERCRAFT PRIOR TO YOUR PREFERRED RENTAL DATE. * * * DO NOT DRIVE TO LULING EXPECTING TO FIND EXTRA WATERCRAFT AVAILABLE TO RENT!!! * * * WE ARE CLOSED ON TUESDAYS. |
| TGCK IS RENTING TUBES IN LULING, TX THIS IS AN ALCOHOL- FREE TUBE CONCESSION PLEASE RESERVE IN ADVANCE |
| TGCK IS RENTING CANOES AND KAYAKS ON THE 6 MILE TPW PADDLING TRAIL IN LULING, TX RESERVATIONS NEEDED |
| The put-in at highway 90 |
| Te Grotenhuis Canoes and Kayaks is now renting TUBES on a peaceful, quiet, and beautiful section of the San Marcos River in Luling,TX. The trip begins at the Highway 80 bridge and meanders two miles down river to a private take - out. We will pick you up at the take - out and shuttle you back to the put - in, where your vehicle is parked. We cater to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church groups, families and individuals. Large groups need to make a reservation to ensure the availability of tubes for your group. Participants need to be 7 years and older. Personal flotation devices are available for those who do not swim or would enjoy the safety a PFD offers. We are open weekends and holidays. Please call and reserve tubes to make sure we have one available for you. If possible, we may accommodate groups for special occasions on other days, except Tuesdays, by reservation only. We will rent tubes from 10 AM to 3 PM. All tubers need to be at the take-out by 5 PM. Make sure you begin your trip with plenty of time to spare to make the take-out time. Tubes rent for $8.00 single, $10.00 with bottom, and $12.00 for a double. Tax is included. Non-profit groups subtract tax. This tube trip is alcohol - free which means no alcohol consumption will be allowed prior to or during the tube float. Safety is our biggest concern. 50% of all water related deaths are adult males, on flat water, who were under the influence of alcohol. This rule is not negotiable! * * * DO NOT BEGIN A PERSONAL TUBE TRIP FROM HWY 90 OR HWY 80. THE HWY 90 TO HWY 80 TRIP IS 6 MILES BUT THE LAST 3 MILES ARE LAKE WATER IMPOUNDED BY THE ZEDLER MILL DAM. TUBING TIME, INCLUDING PADDLING, 12 HOURS. STARTING AT THE HWY 80 BRIDGE, THE NEXT PUBLIC TAKE-OUT IS 14 MILES DOWNSTREAM - ABOUT 24 HOURS IN DURATION. * * * |
The wildlife sightings can be extraordinary. We have seen a Great Horned and Barred Owls. Hawks are abundant. Turtles fall off the banks and logs well before the paddler's arrival. Fish break the surface regularly. The San Marcos River is truly a special place. The take-out of this river trip is at the historic Zedler Mill and Dam area in Luling. Originally built in 1874, the complex was used as a saw mill, cotton gin, and grist mill. In 1890 the mill began providing water to the municipal water plant in Luling. In 1894 the installed hydro-electrical generator began to supply the city with electricity. Corn shelling and manufacturing animal feed were later operations. The mills closed around 1960. Luling offers great restaurants, legendary barbecue, year 'round farmers markets, interesting stores to browse, the Central Texas Oil Patch Museum and much more. The famous Luling Watermelon Thump in June is always a must do, seed-spittin' good time. Palmetto State Park is just a short drive from town. **We do not rent after 1 pm to ensure you will make the 5 pm take-out. All participants must be 7 years and older.** RENTAL PRICES: 2 person canoe or kayak = $40.00 each solo sit-on-top kayak = $25.00 each paddles, pfds, and shuttle and tax included. If you would like the opportunity to experience this select section of the San Marcos River, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL (512-353-3946) TO MAKE A RESERVATION. We also rent canoes and kayaks by the hour from the Zedler Mill site. We look forward to hearing from you. For more information on the Zedler Mill go to: www.zedlermill.com www. Texas Parks and Wildlife Paddling Trail Camping or R.V.ing near Luling? Stay at the River Bend R.V. Park riverbendrvpark.com |
| Watch for trees and other structure in current. Get out well upstream and portage when necessary. |
| There are a few tight squeezes. |
| How cool is this? |
| Find great information about Luling's historical Zedler Mill at: Camping or R.V.ing near Luling? Stay at the River Bend R.V. Park. riverbendrvpark.com |
The take-out at Zedler Mill near Hwy 80
| Directions to the Zedler Mill meeting point in Luling, TX |
| FROM I-10 NEAR LULING, TX: Take exit 628 and drive approximately 1 mile north on Hwy 80 until you cross the San Marcos River. Look left immediately. We will be located in the open parking lot on the left by the Zedler Mill sign. This is directly across from the golf course. |
| Check out the historic Zedler Dam and Mill area. |
| FROM THE NORTH (Lockhart) ON HWY 183: Drive south into Luling. Go straight through town. Do not turn. The HWY number will change to Hwy 80 - that's good - keep going south until you see the San Marcos River. Just prior to the bridge, on the right, there is an open lot with a sign that indicates Zedler Mill parking. This is directly across the street from the golf course. You're there. |
| FROM THE EAST (Gonzales) ON HWY 183: Drive into Luling. When you reach a traffic light, turn left on Hwy 80. Drive one mile until you see the San Marcos River. Prior to the bridge, on the right, there is an open lot with a sign that indicates Zedler Mill parking. This is directly across the street from the golf course. You're there. |
| San Marcos River. Prior to the bridge, on the San Marcos River. Prior to the bridge, on the Prior to the bridge, on the right, there is an Prior to the bridge, on the right, there is an right, there is an open lot with a sign that indicates Zedler Mill parking. This is directly across the street from the golf course. You're there. |
Tentative reservations can be made by phone. To confirm
a reservation, a deposit needs to be received in advance.
Cash, checks, M/C, or Visa are accepted. THE DEPOSIT
WILL BE REFUNDED IF CANCELLATION IS EIGHT DAYS
OR MORE PRIOR TO THE RESERVED DATE.
CANCELLATIONS WITHIN EIGHT DAYS OF THE
RESERVATION DATE WILL FORFEIT THE DEPOSIT ON
EACH WATERCRAFT CANCELLED. The deposit will be
refunded if bad weather conditions exist IN OUR AREA
(NOT YOURS) or if flood conditions exist on the San
Marcos River.
a reservation, a deposit needs to be received in advance.
Cash, checks, M/C, or Visa are accepted. THE DEPOSIT
WILL BE REFUNDED IF CANCELLATION IS EIGHT DAYS
OR MORE PRIOR TO THE RESERVED DATE.
CANCELLATIONS WITHIN EIGHT DAYS OF THE
RESERVATION DATE WILL FORFEIT THE DEPOSIT ON
EACH WATERCRAFT CANCELLED. The deposit will be
refunded if bad weather conditions exist IN OUR AREA
(NOT YOURS) or if flood conditions exist on the San
Marcos River.
| RESERVATIONS |
| DEPOSIT |
| A $20.00 deposit is required for each boat reserved. |
| SHUTTLE INFORMATION |
your vehicle to the take-out and we'll take the driver back to
your vehicle to the take-out and we'll take the driver back to
the put-in for $20.00. Call to reserve a time for your
shuttle.the put-in for $20.00. Call to reserve a time for your
shuttle.
your vehicle to the take-out and we'll take the driver back to
the put-in for $20.00. Call to reserve a time for your
shuttle.the put-in for $20.00. Call to reserve a time for your
shuttle.
| YOU PAY FOR DAMAGES |
You are responsible for the return of all rented equipment
in good condition. In the event of accidental damage, the
damaged equipment must be returned. You will be
charged for the repair of the damage up to a maximum of
$600.00 per boat rented. You will be charged the full
replacement cost of all lost equipment regardless of the
situation in which it occurred. If you are negligent and or
intentionally jeopardize and damage the equipment, you
will be charged the full replacement cost of the equipment.
in good condition. In the event of accidental damage, the
damaged equipment must be returned. You will be
charged for the repair of the damage up to a maximum of
$600.00 per boat rented. You will be charged the full
replacement cost of all lost equipment regardless of the
situation in which it occurred. If you are negligent and or
intentionally jeopardize and damage the equipment, you
will be charged the full replacement cost of the equipment.
| TAKE-OUT TIME POLICY |
T G Canoes and Kayaks last take-out time is 5:00 P.M.
All canoes and kayaks must be off the water by then. This
take-out time is important to maintain the safety of all our
clients. A fee of $25.00 PER HOUR for each watercraft
will be collected to cover the cost of searching and waiting
for those who do not make the 5:00 p.m. take-out time.
All canoes and kayaks must be off the water by then. This
take-out time is important to maintain the safety of all our
clients. A fee of $25.00 PER HOUR for each watercraft
will be collected to cover the cost of searching and waiting
for those who do not make the 5:00 p.m. take-out time.
| Boy Scouts check out Yitsaranch.com They supply the horses and we supply the canoes and kayaks. |
| Our San Marcos store is open every day except Tuesday. Our Austin store is open daily. |