The kayaks got very scratched up from all the rocks however, they seem to be fine. I recommend this trip when the water was deeper. Make sure you have long ropes tied to the ends of the kayaksĪs it makes getting the kayaks out. Overall it was easy and relaxing (except for all the kayaks). We had a 2 10 foot sit in kayaks and 1 sit on top. In 4 feet of nasty water to get he kayaks out. Getting out at Miller Road was a bit steep and we basically had to stand The closer we got to miller bridge, we ran into stagnant water that was pretty gross. We had to carry the kayaks about 20 times or so for shortĭistances over the rocks. There was some rapids, but they were to shallow to be any fun. I wish there was 6 inches more of water in the creek today. We had to carry the kayaks so many times. The snake just crossed the creek in front of us then turned and swam off to the side of us. We saw one watersnake, some ducks, birds, and 2 armadillos drinking. We left the truck there and my wife shuttled me back to the kayaks by firewheel. Next, I brought the truck down to Miller Rd where there is a parking lot where persons are often fishing. We slid the kayaks down a steep 8 foot drop on the east side of the bridge. Right after we turned, there was an old road leading to an abandoned bridge. From HW 78, we turned down Firewheel parkway. Launched out from behind Firewheel Mall in Garland, TX (northeast side of the dallas metroplex). Update for 2014! If you are interested in putting in at 183 at the confluence of South Rocky Creek and Little Rocky Creek for this stretch, please email It's true about hostile landowners nearby, but if you contact me ahead of time I can facilitate parking and put-in. Where do you go there? Says Matthew GinterĬurrently dammed at Miller Road for construction. Pleasant Valley Road in Garland TX section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

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