Paddle boarding the entire Greenbelt

In Austin, TX paddle boarding is extremely popular. But has anyone every taken one down Barton Creek in the Greenbelt? I decided to try it out using my inflatable SUPATX with the fin removed. The creek is full of rocks and rapids, so I had no idea if the board would hold up. Join me as I attempt to paddle from Lost Creek Blvd in Westlake all the way to downtown Austin. Cheers y'all!

[@DavidBrown-fn2xp]

Bennett, so rad! Beautiful Texas scenery! Get on the trails, rivers and lakes to appreciate! The Remote Designs hip pack is awesome! Love the color!

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

That hip pack saved me! So handy

[@alejandropujol8585]

That was sick! Love the remote designs hip back!

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

That thing was a lifesaver. I was in the waTer constantly

[@GatewoodBrown]

Dude that creek is stunning! And so rare to paddle since it needs a lot of rain. I'm coming with next time haha

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

You definitely have to get it exactly right! That's part of the fun, learning the creek intimately

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@BennettBrownAdventures Totally agree. And unlike most trails, rivers are different with every visit. I'd argue they're the best trails out there!

[@apeters89]

We bought a couple NRS inflatable SUPs and it's amazing how tough they are. Such a great way to spend these hot southern summers.

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

I seriously couldn't believe what it could handle

[@brada1997]

It's be riding them rapids on my knees! Lol Sweet vid and trip, man! I loved it

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

Haha definitely had sit for a couple, not trying to bust my head out there

[@lesliewoz2332]

This is awesome. I have a hard board and an inflatable- I never thought to take the inflatable in a "rocky" area - pretty cool!!!

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

I was pleasantly surprised how well it worked

[@laurashinn397]

What a gorgeous challenge 🤘🤘

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

Best one I've ever enjoyed! Not pictured are the bruised limbs from falling in shallow rapids haha

[@laurashinn397]

@@BennettBrownAdventures haha thank you for your sacrifice 🤘🤘

[@danig6810]

❤️great vid

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@KevinSchiller1]

I always laugh when I hear the Canadian pronunciation of ‘portage’.

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

Haha! I speak French so I can't help it. Plus the Canadians helped develop river running culture here in north America so much it's nice to pay homage haha

[@dankeemahill526]

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[@BennettBrownAdventures]

@@dankeemahill526 it's the original way! Gotta stay true to the river

[@ryanmcguire3328]

YES! How long did it take?

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

3h40m of pure fun and falling in shallow water haha

[@ratherbeflyen1]

We’d like to make a trip down Barton creek. Do you know about what the flow rate was on your trip?

[@BennettBrownAdventures]

Possibly 150