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South Llano RiverFlatrock Lane Crossing to Junction City Park
Very short downstream South Llano paddling-trail connector from Flatrock Lane Crossing to Junction City Park. TPWD publishes the exact public access pair and 1.6-mile route shape, making this the easiest way to ship a short official Junction-area option beyond the state-park split.
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Access and shuttle
Launch at Flatrock Lane Crossing and drift down to Junction City Park for the lower split of the official South Llano paddling trail. This is the quickest Junction-area option, but it still deserves the same same-day wood and flow check as the longer segments.
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Put-in
Flatrock Lane CrossingTPWD publishes both access points and expects paddlers to stay off private banks except for direct hazard portages.
Take-out
Junction City ParkJunction City Park is the intended public finish; do not improvise a take-out along nearby private or bridge-adjacent banks.
Road shuttle
This is a very short in-town shuttle between Flatrock Lane Crossing and Junction City Park. Many paddlers will prefer to stage one vehicle at Junction City Park and keep the second trip simple.
Additional access notes
- Because the route is short, groups sometimes underestimate weather changes and same-day wood. Check the gauge anyway.
More route and safety guidance
- Use the named public access points and do not treat nearby private banks as casual rest stops.
- Treat the Junction City Park finish as the planned exit instead of drifting toward other banks or bridge edges near town.
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S Llano Rv at Flat Rock Ln at Junction, TX. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | S Llano Rv at Flat Rock Ln at Junction, TX |
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| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 65 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Texas Rivers Protection Association South Llano overview |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
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- Published flow guidance65 cfs minimum; 100-500 cfs broader ideal
Texas Rivers Protection Association summarizes the South Llano with a 65 cfs minimum and 100-500 cfs ideal band at the Junction gauge.
- Official route segmentFlatrock Lane to Junction City Park, 1.6 mi
TPWD lists Flatrock Lane Crossing to Junction City Park as a 1.6-mile alternate split of the South Llano Paddling Trail.
- Put-in accessFlatrock Lane Crossing, 30.4789, -99.7778
TPWD identifies Flatrock Lane Crossing as a named paddling-trail access point with published coordinates.
- Take-out accessJunction City Park, 30.4879, -99.7617
TPWD identifies Junction City Park as a named paddling-trail access point with published coordinates.
- Official trail cautionsLow-water snags; dangerous high water
TPWD says the trail has quiet pools, riffles, and runs, warns about snags at low water, and says heavy rains and high water can create dangerous conditions.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-07-11USGS 08149900 at 51.6 cfs / 2.14 ft
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