I've been twice now - once as part of a team building event and once with a friend visiting from out of town and both times were great! I was honestly a bit skeptical and was worried I might tip over and catch some sort of horrible disease from the Trinity, but honestly it was a a great time and I had alot of fun. I went out in a kayak both times (they apparently offer canoes as well) and I will say that I think I enjoyed the double over the single but that's probably more a personal preference. The trip itself was really enjoyable. I saw quite a bit of wildlife both times and it was quite relaxing floating down the river. The paddling wasn't difficult at all but I did get some not-so-fun blisters...you may want to consider some fingerless gloves (like you would wear for lifting) if you're sensitive to that kind of thing. Sure it's not cheap, but they handle any shuttling (taking you to the launch site or picking you up) and for a 2-3 hour "adventure" it's more than reasonable. Staff was super friendly both times I was there and I definitely had no issues there even with the reservation I made online. Really a great setup and a unique experience that you wouldn't expect in the middle of DFW. I'll definitely be back! read more

Grabbed our friends and headed out for an Urban Adventure. Who knew you could kayak doen the Trinity River right here in the Carrollton area!? read more

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We did the Blast River run with single kayaks. The first part of the tour was the most beautiful part. Overall the river is clean but there were some spots where trash was deposited from previous washouts. I would try a run farther up river for a better experience next time. The staff was friendly and helpful but the rental equipment is definitely well worn and some in our group had problems with adjusting their seat backs and the seat cushions were quite hard after 1 hour on a 3 hour trip. read more

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Had a blast! Definitely will be back. Very friendly, professional and nice staff. Clean facilities. Loved it. read more

Trinity River Kayak - Boating Near Me - Coppell, Texas

First time Canoeing it are was a workout. They lady was so nice and helpful she showed us some places we can go we started in downtown all the way to white settlement. The online booking can use some updating we paid for a tour guide but apparently they do it on certain days. But she was more than happy to give us one. On top of that, she landed us a pouch for our phone to keep it dry. But I was sure come back again. read more

I visited TRKC for the first time last weekend. My wife and I had a great time, I believe we took the route called the "Blast" and that is exactly what he had, a blast. The only thing that turned us off (and the reason this review is only three stars) was the way one of the employees was acting towards us and another couple. My wife and I approached the small building to get checked in and there was a girl inside at the desk. She looked up at us and completely ignored us. I don't know for sure if she heard us walk up because she had headphones in but she did look right at us at one point and ignored us unfortunately. One of the other young men that work there ended up walking from somewhere else to help us.. after that it was pretty smooth sailing. Maybe she was on a break or something but we did not appreciate the blatant disregard for customers. Other than that, really great establishment. Let's just hope the worker was only having a bad day and this is not a regular occurrence. read more

Jeff & his crew were absolutely wonderful! True Texas hospitality. The location is easy to find, literally 15min from anywhere DFW. You pull into the lot, park, pay, get a great info session then hop aboard the vans for a quick ride to a beautiful clean kayak launch & off you go down the river. We had a picnic & enjoyed the wildlife views! Highly recommend for all ages. read more

What comes to mind when you hear "Trinity River"? If you think of the Trinity near Downtown Dallas, you probably think of a dirty, polluted river. But put your assumptions behind you and head north to the Elm Fork of the Trinity in Coppell! While you won't find a pristine river, you will find am urban retreat that most D/FW residents aren't even aware of. Your adventure starts at the Carrollton dam where the Trinity crosses under Sandy Lake Road. You can reserve your single or tandem kayak online but a reservation aren't required. You save a few bucks on two people if you go with a tandem kayak. Personally, I preferred the independence of the solo kayak. I'm a tad competitive. The route takes a minimum of 2-3 hours and it's a distance of about 5 miles. You're heading downstream in a very calm current so paddling is required somewhat but there's lots of opportunity to just go with the river's flow. The staff will fit you with a life jacket and give you full directions for your pickup at the end of the path. At the end, they will load everything back up for the drive back to where you started and to recover your things. We came in a large group and we all had a really good time. The river is fairly murky but you won't be drinking the water so don't sweat it. Be prepared for a tiny bit of nature like cranes, small garden snakes, and turtles. If anything, it's an excellent workout and a great group activity. read more

Trinity River Kayak - Chris had a good time! - Boating Near Me - Coppell, Texas

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It was a random Friday my parter and I had off. We went and grabbed breakfast and decided we wanted to do something new and different. I googled stuff to do, and these kayaks came up. Did a bit if research and since Trinity was the closest and decently priced, we decided to give it a go. We got there told them what we wanted, after hearing what the gentleman had to say, we paid and signed their waivers. We got two single kayaks and bottles of water, for about $80. We then got in the kayaks, didn't event set foot in the river. After that, we took off. We relaxed in the shady parts of the river and paddled to try to beat each other to logs or splits in the river. It was quite fun. We saw cranes, robins, fireflies, turtles, and some fish. The atmosphere was very beautiful, considering our location in North Texas. We took a bunch of pictures and video with our phone. We had LTE access the whole time which allowed me to take, edit, and upload pictures on to Facebook while I was in the river. We checked in on FB too. It's a pretty good opportunity to post something cool and different on social media. My butt did get tired, after all it's a 2-3 hour ride while you sit, but that didn't really bother me. The paddling is not as hard as it seems, I was only a bit sore after our trip. Once we got to the end, we took the kayaks up a short way, maybe 3 minutes up a tiny incline and called the guy to pick us up. It took maybe 7-9 minutes before he arrived. Overall, it was a great experience and provided for a new and different activity on a random boring day. read more

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Living in the suburbs and think the only way you can get to nature is to go to the local park? You are wrong. Trinity River Kayak Co to the rescue. They offer Kayak and Canoe trips down the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Rental prices are well worth the adventure you have ahead of you and provides several options including: single person kayak, tandem kayak and canoe. If you already have a kayak or a canoe, you can still utilize their shuttle service. Shuttle service takes you to the launch points if you don't launch from their property and pick you up when you are finished. Their convenience store has all the essentials you need (drinks, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.) if you forget anything or want if you did not feel like packing anything. I have only been a few times but intend to make kayaking trips via TRKC recurring on my calendar. Favorite trip to date is The Blast which I did a few weeks ago. I saw a lot of great nature along the way including: turtles, ducks, cranes, coyotes, a bear (just kidding) and a bird that I swear was waiting for me to keel over so it could eat me (see in the pictures). Average trip down the river for me is 2 hours. It's a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get back to nature without having to leave town. Now get out there and start enjoying nature! See you on the river. read more

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First time kayaker here and it was a Blast out on the water today! I read through the reviews this morning, booked the 1p slot and was on the water by 1:15 after shuttling to the push off spot. It took me about 2 hrs 46 mins to finish. The life vests were secure and comfy and I felt safe and had some leg space in the kayak. I got great instructions from Jeff and good info from the shuttle drivers. The young lady in the office was nice and helpful. Kayaking was relaxing and fun. Thanks Trinity River Kayak!!! I'll be back read more

Trinity River Kayak - Boating Near Me - Coppell, Texas

Called Tom at 9:45am and was told to show up at 10:30am for the 11am time slot. No one showed up until 10:50am at which point Alex said there had been too much rain over the last day to do any more kayaking (the weather had not changed in the last hour). One star for my wasted time. read more

This is a nice place to rent a kayak and the service was fine. However, only one of the staff wore a mask and when it was time to shuttle clients to the drop, no masks were worn by any of them, and the staff said nothing. The drive was about 10 min with all the windows closed and all seats were full. This dangerous situation haunts me and while the Covid 19 pandemic continues, I cannot recommend this place. read more

The crew gives some really interesting information about the Trinity River. The customer service is phenomenal, everyone was really friendly and invested in your experience. The trip was beautiful. I really enjoyed kayaking here and hope to do it again before they close in October. read more

I came here with my boyfriend and was not impressed. The lady who helped us at the desk said they were sold out of double kayaks, which costs $62. We were forced to get two single kayaks which came to $72. So we went outside and turns out, they did have a double kayak, two of them actually, and the staff outside offered it to us. When we returned and ask for the price difference to be refunded, which was $10, the lady at the counter said "We don't do that." So we paid an extra $10 for nothing, and we bought a Trinity River Kayak Co. ball cap and bug spray from your store? Wow, talk about customer service huh? She even had the nerve afterwards to say..."Like Us on Facebook!" I'm sorry I had to write a bad review, but service recovery is something that should be practiced especially when charging so much for rentals and since many of the visitors are tourists....I am speechless I've worked in the hospitality industry before. This was an error on their part completely, and they did nothing.....I wonder how many other tourists got ripped off. We were so upset. We asked for a military discount, and the lady at the counter had to "think" for a minute, and her answer was only for retired military members. What an insult to active or reserved military members, considering that Dallas has a huge military presence. We weren't looking for anything free, but I felt like we were getting nickeled and dimed. We both have good paying positions within the military. As for the river itself, this was something less to be desired. The river is covered in trash, and has actual spillage from the sewer. They do not warn you of this. There were plastic bottles, trash, paper cups, and worst of all....the smell of rotten garbage. I was praying we wouldn't tip over as the water was disgusting. The only wildlife we saw were a bunch of storks. You will be kayaking under the freeway underpass....lots of traffic noise....not at all with nature. Please also be warned that this is not for beginners, be prepared for 3 hours of straight kayaking with no wind. There is only one pathway, so no turning around until you finish the course. I got heat stroke in the end. Pack plenty of water, mosquito repellent and sunscreen with a hat, no joke. I also recommend a pair of good sneakers, not flip flops as you have to carry your canoe on a path that has rocks and a steep hill. Don't wear your nicest clothes either, as the paddles will splash dirty water on you. I don't recommend for children, as even the most simplest route is quite long. Good luck on getting a bathroom break..... I'm an avid exerciser, but this was just pure torture. Save your money and go kayaking in Hawaii, at least you can come back to shore and the water and scenery is clean. read more

My boyfriend and I visited Trinity Mill Kayak Co today for the first time. We were recommended to try it out by a friend. We got 2 single kayaks (didn't think it would be much fun staring at the back of his head or him staring at mine). Which I'm so glad we got 2 because when we got picked up afterwards the guy was explaining that the doubles were much more difficult to control than the singles! The kayaks were cheaper than I was expecting, though I had nothing to judge by since I had never rented a kayak before. The trip took us approximately two and a half hours. We saw tons of cranes, (that seem to fly along with you), tons of turtles, fish jumping out of the water, alligator gar, and 2 snakes! Granted, the river did have some trash in it, however, that is not their fault seeing that the majority of the water comes from run off from the road. They also go out regularly in groups just to pick up the trash. On top of our adventure, the staff was great! Very friendly! I highly recommend this lovely business to anyone and everyone interested in having a great time outdoors! As for a previous review, what were you expecting? You live in or are visiting TEXAS. The average temperature in the summer is 100 degrees! Why would you not bring water? Or sun screen? And you'd be on a kayak, which puts you closer to the surface of the water than a boat, why would you wear nice clothes? Why wouldn't you wear a bathing suit? read more

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Great time for the whole family ..... will definitely be going back and doing the full tour

I rented from them on a late September day and had a nice paddle down the river This space is nice and open, with plenty of parking and they have a shop for picking up what ever you forgot to pack. Good staff (chatty and informative), the shop is clean and organized. I opted for The Blast on a single Kayak - about 2-3 hours for about $36 which includes a ride back. The river itself could use a little care (lots of trash and debris), but it's wide and deep enough for a decent paddle. I saw some Cranes, turtles, and the fish seemed to want to jump into the Kayak (not a fishing trip for me). Didn't see any snakes - yay! I got to the end of the and found the pickup point, which was well illustrated at the shop with accurate pictures and descriptions from the staff. I had a nice ride back with the owner, who is also a realtor so if you need a house after your paddle, he can set you up :-) I would do this again if I am ever in the area. read more

Hard working employees!! Had so much fun going down the river!!! Highly recommended for young adults! They made everything easy! Love it!

My girlfriend and I came here on a date recently and it was easily one of the best dates we've had over the years! The staff was friendly and answered all of our questions without losing any patience (I asked my fair share of questions since it was my first time kayaking this river). From there, it was a nice and peaceful paddle down the river. We were also fortunate to see many river animals along the way. We will absolutely be back in the future. If you enjoy adventure and being out in nature I'd highly recommend this! read more

Wow what an adventure! My boyfriend and I decided to take a day trip to Fort Worth, and we choose to do canoeing on the Trinity River. Wear comfortable clothes people! You're going to be in a boat on the water.. they provide you with a waterproof bag.. deff worth getting if you're worried about your electronics. Eat a good meal before you go! Take water with you as well, you'll get thirsty! This is so fun, and it will also give you a wake up call to not skip ARM DAY at the gym. Hahah read more

Took our two kayaks and rented an extra one today. Took the downriver option called The Blast. Pickup was quick and the staff helpful and knowledgeable. The downriver section is much cleaner than the up river section. Saw many different birds, fish jumping, turtles, squirrels and other water 'critters'. We booked this online the night before and that made it easy when we arrived. read more

Be prepared to kayak through nasty and trashy water that will cover you at the end of the course. Bring plenty of water and food because you will need at least 3 hours to finish the river. Overall, Its okay, theres nothing special or scenic about this route. Its the trinity river! haha. I'll probably return, but I'll be sure to bring my fishing pole. read more

Came here with my girlfriend on a Sunday morning (before it was too hot). We did a two hour trip, not too intense but we went fast so it was a workout. I didn't expect much since this is Dallas but there was a surprising amount of wildlife. The staff was wonderful too, they even recommended some good places to get lunch afterwards! We'll be back! read more

I would not recommend this kayak company for several reason. Their equipment is old, battered & cheap. No dry well for your belongings, no tie off ropes which certainly would have been helpful in our case. I have kayaked in the ocean, rivers & lakes so I'm not inexperienced. Went kayaking on June 3 after delaying a couple of weeks because of high water. On our way to the put in area the driver said that we wouldn't have a problem paddling because the water was moving fast. We asked if it was safe & he said "no problem." Not the case. Unfortunately my companion got caught under a tree (current pushed her there) she bent over & her life jacket was snagged & she was yanked out of her kayak. The kayak flipped. I grabbed it & was able to right it although completely filled with water. We bailed, but could not get to any place on the bank because the water was to high & swift. After trying to hook her kayak to mine ( no tie off ropes provided) my kayak got jammed & flipped. Now both in water. Finally after over an hour we got to the take out & if the guy hadn't had a life preserver that he tossed to us & reeled us in we would have gone over the RAGING spillway. Oddly enough 2 days later the owner posted that they were shutting down trips until the water went down. The Coppell FD swift-water rescue had to pull a couple of people out on June 5th. The day the owner stopped operation, amazing coincidence. Although the owner said he was glad we were safe his next comment was "I need your information because you lost a kayak." I'm thinking we almost died & you are worried about your crappy beat up kayak? His kayak was jammed up against a tree & he can get it in August when the water is at a reasonable volume. Avoid this business. read more

My wife and I went out a few weeks ago and had fun. The guys were very friendly and knowledgable. It was a bit long (3 hours) but a good workout. I wish folks in DFW took better care of the Trinity. read more

Being an avid paddle sport enthusiast I have been somewhat underwhelmed by other urban river experiences. However Trinity River Kayak Co. delivered! All the staff was very helpful and got us on the river quickly. The river was great and we saw all different kinds of wild life from turtles and snakes to hawks and herons. The rentals are decently priced and its a great thing to do on weekends when you just want to get out of the house for a few hours. It was super easy to give these guys 5 stars and I will definitely be returning soon! read more

Great afternoon, in the middle of the city, my wife and I found a quiet serene environment to spend a few quality hours away from the chaos of life. This is a hidden gem and we will visit again soon. We were able to see birds, fish, turtles. Friendly helpful staff! read more