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SUMMARY:Finger Lakes State Park Water Trail
DESCRIPTION:We will be doing a 1-day paddle on the beautiful Finger Lakes water trail\, which is all flat water. It is at least a 5-mile paddle\, but if some of us decide to go longer\, we can. This is an old Peabody Coal strip-mine. There are several good-sized ponds connected by numerous narrow channels. Rather unique place to paddle. Plentiful native flora and fauna. \nTicket sales end July 22 for ACA members and July 18 for non-ACA members. \nMeeting Location: We will meet at Finger Lakes State Park Boat Ramp parking lot at 9:00 am.  Take I-70 west to Columbia Mo. take exit 128A to Hwy 63 north\, go north ~ 10 miles to Peabody Rd. turn right\, go ~ 9/10ths miles to park entrance. When the road turns left\, go ~ 8/10ths mile to boat ramp parking lot. The take-out is the same location\, so no need to shuttle. \nCamping options:  Finger Lakes State Park offers basic and 30-amp and 50-amp electric campsites. One of the trip leaders will be camping (Carolyn). \nWater classification: Class I (easy) \nPossible hazards or difficult sections of water paddled (other hazards may also be encountered on the trip): Water is deep in places\, and the banks can be steep. \nSkill level required:  New Beginner (paddler with little to no skills.) \nType of boat required: any. \nHow to dress: Dress for immersion.  No cotton. If wearing sandals\, they should have back straps. \nParticipants must bring:   \n\na boat and paddle\nappropriate clothing for hot summer weather\, with a complete change of clothes in a dry bag.\nfishing tackle if you want to fish.\nsunscreen\nwater (bring extra – it will be hot).\nsnacks\nlunch\nU.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)\n“pealess” whistle\n\nFor a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers\, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip \nMinors are welcome on this trip if a parent or guardian attends. \n  \nPlease check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted\, or to ask questions or post comments. Finger Lakes State Park Water Trail – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club \nRisks involved: Paddlesports and related ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY\, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY\, PARALYSIS\, AND DEATH. These Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions\, the actions or inactions of others participating\, leading\, or helping in the Activity\, and the condition in which the Activity takes place\, There may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. \n————————————————————- \nTip leaders: Gary Strohmeyer (314-585-8889)\, Carolyn Knarr (314-556-1427) \nTo attend this trip/event\, you must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).  \n\nIf you purchase a ticket but decide you cannot attend\, PLEASE post on the forum that you are cancelling.\n\n 
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/finger-lakes-state-park-water-trail/
LOCATION:Finger Lakes State Park boat ramp\, 1505 Peabody Rd.\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
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