Neches Wilderness Canoe Race

• Dates: August 5, 2023
• Location: Blackburn Dam
• Time: Aug. 5

Canoeists and kayakers, young and old, experts and beginners, they all come out in large numbers for "The Toughest Little Race in Texas." The course covers 22 miles of the scenic, largely uninhabited Neches River. It's also an opportunity to experience wild nature on the Neches Trail.