Trip Overview
Put in is a gravel lot. No ramp, kind of steep river bank.
Great little stretch of river. Lots of tight turns, decent current (for a new paddler like me). Very quiet, road noise every now and again. Travel through a mix of woods, grasslands and a couple residential spots.
Fair amount of brush overhangs and some fallen partially across the river. One spot with two fallen trees across – we got out a floated the canoe under it. A few submerged rocks (old concrete) scattered. Two foot bridges with clearance and one culvert at Cottonville Rd (we floated right through. Lots of what I assume are brook trout, but didn't have time to fish.
After Cottonville Rd the river turns to a weedy flowage. Very shallow at the beginning. We took out at the boat ramp at Pine View Rd. Also a gravel ramp a little NW from Pine View Rd.
Safety Notes
Fallen trees – most partially across the river. One spot fully span the river.
Culvert at Cottonvill Rd. plenty big enought o float through.
Gear Notes
Nova Craft Prospector 15′ SP3
Conditions
Decent current, plenty of water. Shallow at flowage.
Portage Notes
We made one wrong turn into a little offshoot and had to portage across some muck/sawgrass.
Trip Details
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Trip Dates:
6/23/2018
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Trip Duration:
Day Trip
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Sport/Activity:
Canoeing
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Water Type:
River/Creek (Up to Class II)
- Number of Portages: 2
