Colorado River Advice

[TBlack]

Hello Folks,

Three friends and I are trying to plan a trip after school, and had a couple questions. First, a couple details: we want to paddle the Colorado River from Austin to the coast. We've done tons of hardcore hiking trips before and we're all really fit as well as know how to pack light for these things.

Would we be better off with canoes or kayaks?

If we're going downstream, how far can we expect to travel per day? Assume 8 hours of hard paddling.

Would it work to just take hammocks and blankets for sleeping?

Any other advice for us?

Thanks in advance for the help

[Roger]

More gear in a canoe, more speed in kayak.

Carry waterproof shelter in case of rain.

Mileage/day will vary depending on current, headwinds, type of boat, dragging due to shallows, etc., but think that 15-20 miles will be top end with 8 hours of paddling (might want to rethink that time).

You're looking at almost 300 miles of paddling on what will be a slow current!!

Be sure to come back and give us a trip report!!