Meramec River Overnight

April 22@ 10:00 pm – April 24@ 3:00 pm    Free – $11.50

3 day, 2 night kayak camping on the Meramec River

Fed by the Meramec Spring and many smaller springs, the Meramec is floated most of the year. The most floated sections are those between Meramec Spring and Meramec State Park, although there is still much reasonably attractive river down to St. Clair or even Pacific. Beyond that point, however, real estate developments, railroads, and industry may make the river unattractive to some paddlers. For those who do not mind these distractions, the river is floatable right down to the Mississippi. Difficulty: I, seldom II.

This will be a leisurely paddle from Scott’s Ford (mile marker 35.1) to Onondaga Cave State Park (mile marker 68.4).  and we’ll stop for photo opportunities and for anything that looks interesting. Bring enough food and water and other beverages for 3 days and two nights. Bring appropriate camping and paddling gear for the forecasted weather. Remember that your paddle gear is determined by the water temperature. A dry suit or wet suit may be advisable. If you are interested in camping before or after the trip, Onondaga State Park is a good place, but you need to make your own arrangements. Let the Trip Leader know if you are going to do this.

This trip is suitable for minors who are strong paddlers (we will be covering over 30 miles.)

Recommended boats: canoes and 12′-14′ kayaks.

We can meet at REI (1214 Town and Country Crossing Dr, Town and Country, MO 63017) on Hwy 141 at 10am to caravan to take out at Onondaga State Park. We will consolidate cars there and drive up to put in at Scott’s Ford Access, or we can meet you at the river access.

We will post trip updates on the trip forum.

https://mostateparks.com/park/onondaga-cave-state-park

https://www.floatmissouri.com/plan/missouri-rivers/meramec-river/

Trip leader: Eileen Lenkman  eileen.lenkman@sbcglobal.net

To attend this trip/event:

1. You must reserve ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
   This provides the trip coordinator with important information for safety and communication and gives the club important information we need for reporting to ACA within 30 days of the event.
2. You must fill out an event-specific waiver.  This waiver link includes options for ACA members and non-members, as well as minors.  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/JGRJJF76UkYp4xLmcsHNwY/

To chat about this event: If you want to chat about who is going, ask questions, arrange carpools, or check last minute updates, please see the relevant post on the Club-Sanctioned Trip Into & Comments section of our forums:  Meramec River Trip April 22-24 – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club