The King River in the Albany region of Western Australia flows west to east and offers a sheltered paddling experience suitable for all types of paddle craft and skill levels. The standard paddle trail runs from the Lower King Bridge upstream to approximately 2 kilometres beyond the King River Bridge at Chester Pass Road, covering a total navigable distance of roughly 9 to 10 kilometres one way before the river becomes impassable and paddlers must turn back.

Launching from the Lower King Bridge, paddlers head upstream through a wide-open river section, staying in the channel as surrounding areas become very shallow with quicksand-like conditions. About 1 kilometre upstream, the river narrows to approximately 100 metres wide near Parker Bay and the Lower King Store on the east bank. At low tide, extensive shallows are exposed throughout this section, and water birds are commonly seen feeding in these areas. Continuing upstream another 2 kilometres, paddlers pass houses on the south bank at Norwood Estate, where a small grassed area with a launch site serves as a useful rest and picnic stop and functions as an alternative put-in point.

Beyond Norwood Estate, the river narrows to 30 to 50 metres wide, passing farms on both sides and a number of large granite boulders before reaching the King River Bridge at Chester Pass Road. A landing and launch site with a picnic area and public toilets is located on the west bank just before this bridge. Upstream of Chester Pass Road, the river continues to narrow further, with overhanging trees creating a more enclosed atmosphere. This upper section is particularly well protected from wind and is a practical option on blustery days.

The river corridor features rocky outcrops, high sandy banks, and farmland fringed by paperbark trees. Fishing is popular along the route, with black bream, herring, skippy, and mulloway all present. The City of Albany manages the trail and can be reached at (08) 6820 3000, with the Albany Visitor Centre located at 221 York Street, Albany WA 6330.