Canoe Trail Goliad
Committee Officers:
John N. Barnhart, Chair
P. O. Box 626
Berclair, Texas 78107
(361) 375-2824
Leah Huth, Secretary
108 Park Road 6
Goliad, Texas 77963
(361) 645-3405
Janie von Dohlen,
Treasurer
P. O. Box 346
Goliad, Texas 77963
(361) 645-2186
Participating Agencies:
City of Goliad
Goliad Chamber of Commerce
Goliad County
Goliad County Economic Development
Goliad Heritage Council
Goliad State Park
National Park Service
San Antonio River Authority
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Parks & Wildlife
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5th Annual Fall River Flotilla,
November 3, 2007
PLEASE NOTE:
CLICK HERE (pdf format) for
detailed information about Canoe Trail's landing sites, locations and
designs
4th Annual Fall River Flotilla
Was a HUGE Success! Canoe, kayak, and jon boat enthusiasts got together on Saturday, November 4, 2006,
for the 4th Annual Fall River Flotilla hosted by the Canoe Trail Goliad
Committee.
Click Here to
View 2006 Photos!
We began at 9:00 a.m., unloading our canoes, kayaks, jon boats, and safety gear in the staging area on the north side of the Highway 59 bridge, west of downtown Goliad on the San Antonio River. Then
we drove to Goliad State Park where a shuttle service was ready to return us to our boat and gear.
Next was the fun part! We paddled 6.5 miles of Goliad's scenic riparian corridor to Goliad State Park. Lunch was awaiting all registered paddlers!
Shuttle service continued until noon, and lunch was served throughout the afternoon until the last paddler returned to the Park.
All paddlers must always supply their own boat and safety equipment.
To register for our
5th Annual Fall River Flotilla,
November 3, 2007, e-mail info@canoetrailgoliad.com.
Event and shuttle service are subject to cancellation through 8:00 a.m. on event day due to weather and/or flow conditions. In the event of inclement weather or high flows, contact (361) 645-3405 for event status.
Canoe Trail Goliad Committee
Objectives: Led by citizens of Goliad County, the Canoe Trail Goliad Committee is a public-private partnership organized to
- Create a safe, integrated system of access points along the San Antonio River,
- Obtain sufficient project funding,
- Encourage diverse and broad-based community participation in the project,
- Offer opportunities to citizens and visitors through the trail system to learn about cultural, natural, and historic resources,
- Cooperate with other local eco-tourism initiatives to contribute to the economic climate of Goliad County, and
- Create a sustainable, effective organization to support project design, development, funding, and maintenance.
Meetings: The committee meets at the
Blue Quail Deli,
Noon - 2:00 p.m., on the third Tuesday each month. Citizens, civic groups, Goliad landowners, formal and non-formal educators, student groups, environmentalists—welcome!
Canoe Trail Goliad Mission Statement
Canoe Trail Goliad promotes enjoyment and conservation of the natural, cultural, and historical resources of the San Antonio River in Goliad County by encouraging responsible, quality public access opportunities through citizen-led partnerships.
Current Committee Activities
Access Point Designs:
One of Canoe Trail Goliad's goals is to create safe and accessible landing sites
at the following points along the San Antonio River:
| Access Point | Owner |
| Texas 239 | Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) |
| Riverdale Road | Goliad County |
| US 59 | TxDOT |
| Ferry Street | Goliad County |
| Goliad State Park | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
| Duke Bridge Road | Goliad County |
Conceptual designs for these landing sites were
introduced by the Design Subcommittee at the January, 2005 meeting.
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Chairman Calls Everyone Together |
San Antonio River |
Promote Goliad eco-tourism! Canoe Trail Goliad winds within 1/4 mile of downtown Goliad and its historic courthouse square.
Restaurants, deli, antique and gift shops, sporting goods store, pharmacy, museum —and more—await you just off the river and up the hill.
Wild About Our River Kayak Program
Introduces Youth to Water Sport!
Click Here for Complete Details!
Click Here for a Calendar of Events for
Goliad, Texas!
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