St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club

Cache River Trip
2025-10-25 | Barkhausen-Cache River Wetlands Center, 8885 IL-37, Cypress, IL, 62923, United States
We will be paddling in the swamp and see many amazing things including the oldest tress in the state of Illinois. The Cache River State Natural Area is situated in southernmost Illinois within a floodplain carved long ago by glacial floodwater of the Ohio River. When the Ohio River adopted its present course, it left the Cache River to meander across rich and vast wetlands. Among the outstanding natural features are massive cypress trees whose flared bases, called buttresses, exceed 40 feet circumference. Many are more than 1,000 years old, including one that has earned the title of state champion bald cypress because of its huge trunk girth, towering height and heavily branched canopy.

We will meet at the Barkhausen-Cache River Wetlands Center at 9:00 AM and then go to the put in.

Skill Level: This trip is appropriate for all paddlers and all boat types (not paddle boards), including tandems. You need to be able paddle 6-7 miles in flat water with no current and navigate tight turns.

Camping: There is a lovely campground with electricity in the city of Karnak by the Cache River (Campground | villageofkarnak). There are also several campgrounds in the Shawnee National Forest, including Fern Clyffe (Ferne Clyffe State Park)

Trip Leader: Dorine Johnson and Dave Haessig

To attend this trip/event:

You must reserve ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
Ticket sales end October 25 at noon.
If you are not an ACA member (American Canoe Association), you must fill out this waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/HSLHz4zy8ewoMNeVfQhRbM/ (Minors without an ACA membership must also have this waiver filled out)

If you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip. However, if you do need to sign an ACA annual waiver, fill this out: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/ It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.

New Haven Movie Night, Camping, and Paddling
2025-10-24 17:00 - 2025-10-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | New Haven, MO
MO Paddling Coalition is a collective source of information/resources about paddling in Missouri (and the surrounding areas). Member organizations and friends of MOPadCo gather every other month in locations around the state to share information, plan events and support each other and paddling sports in our region. SLCKC is part of this organization.
On Friday, October 24, come gather together at Paddle Stop Brewery in New Haven to watch a movie, then camp out at the campground by the river. Then on Saturday we will do a paddle together on the Missouri River.
More information coming soon.

North Fork of the White 2-day paddle
2025-09-27 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | North Fork of the White Recreation Area, Pottersville, MO, 65790, United States
September 27@ 8:00 am – September 28@ 5:00 pm Free – $11.50
Two, day paddles with campground camping in-between. On Sept 27 we will paddle from North Fork Campground to Blair Bridge (10 miles; mile marker 29.2 to 39.4). On September 28th we’ll paddle from Hebron to Twin Bridges (6 miles; mile marker 18.7 -to 24.1).
Saturday AM: Meet at 8:00 at North Fork Campground to shuttle and paddle.
Sunday AM: Meet at 9:00 at Twin Bridges to shuttle and paddle.

There are 2 camping options:

North Fork Campground. This campground has water and vault toilets and Mark Twain National Forest : Recreation Site – North Fork Recreation Area
Twin Bridges. This campground has showers and cabins.Twin Bridges West Plains

This trip is for beginner to intermediate skill levels and appropriate for all plastic kayaks less than 16 feet long and all canoes.
North Fork is a class I difficulty but can also have some class II sections, depending on water level. Class II is defined as, “Moderate difficulty with low consequences. Moving water with identifiable rapids and regular waves; clear passages exist between rocks and hazards. Minimal gradient loss. Some maneuvering is required.”
Description of the North Fork:
The spring-fed North Fork of the White River is a near-perpetual stream offering abundant opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and slow rafting on flatwater with occasional Class I riffles that is very well suited for just about any paddler regardless of experience. The river courses through Mark Twain National Forest in extreme southcentral Missouri, approaching the Arkansas State Line as it flows into Norfork Lake just above its confluence with the mainstream of the White River southeast of Bull Shoals Lake.
The area is very scenic, and the lower 25 miles are very popular with canoeists and kayakers in spring and summer months. Cool, clear waters and excellent shade from the sun make the North Fork a very enjoyable place for family outings, and the nearly 50 miles of river that normally can be paddled without having to dodge dead-fallen tree debris offers opportunities for multi-day trips for those wanting more than just a few hours on the water.
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Please check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted, or to ask questions or post comments. Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club
Tip leader: Dave Haessig dghaessig@yahoo.com 314-304-7970.
To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out this waiver if you are not an ACA member (including minors without an ACA membership): https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/FsaS2rycbPA6PkQUL6me47/

If you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip.
If you are an ACA member but have not yet signed an annual waiver, or you believe it may expire soon, fill out this waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/

National Public Lands Day
2025-09-27 | MO
September 27, 2025
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands held across the United States each year on the fourth Saturday in September.

Join us to remove invasive bush honeysuckle at the Hall’s Ferry unit of Big Muddy National Fish & Wildlife Refuge. A small-scale trash cleanup may also take place around the work area. We will carpool to the site, as parking is limited along the road by the unit. Meeting spot TBD, updates will be sent when available, so please RSVP to Andrew Dreas at andrew_dreas@fws.gov or 660-537-6842.
Details are at https://www.neefusa.org/npld/halls-ferrybig-muddy-nfwr/honeysuckle-removal

Mississippi Earthtones Festival
2025-09-20 12:00 - 20:00 | Alton Amphitheater, Alton Ampitheater, Alton, IL, 62067, United States
September 20 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 pm; Alton Main Street
Our club will again have a booth at this free & family-friendly event, which features 100+ educational booths, live music, interactive art experiences and performances, as well as great local food & beverages. The goal is to bring people to Downtown Alton to celebrate life on the Mississippi River and learn about ways that we can all be good stewards of our environment.
This event is in conjunction with the Great Rivers Rendezvous, sponsored by the Mississippi River Water Trail Association.
We are looking for volunteers to staff our booth for 2- or 3-hour shifts until dark. It really is a lot of fun. If you can help, please contact Randy, our outreach coordinator, at randynorr@gmail.com

MRWTA also needs volunteers for the Rendezvous. Many hands are needed for this large annual social paddle event held on the Mississippi River between Portage Des Sioux and Alton. The one-day event has three starting points with an optional lock-thru.
The two day event starts on the Illinois River, continues to the Mississippi River with overnight camping followed by paddling the following day on the Missouri River. More details are included with the sign-up link below.

Some of you have already signed on but please fill out the form (via the sign-up link) to tell us your assignment preferences. There’s also a link for those who have not yet signed an annual waiver with MRWTA.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP LINK-
https://forms.gle/eU5oQ9sqGvV67PjQ7

D.A.S.A. Wednesday night paddle
2025-09-10 17:00 - 19:30 | creve coeur lake sailboat cove, St. Louis, MO, 63146, United States
September 10 5:00-7:30

Members of our club can volunteer to assist the Disabled Athletes Sports Association by supporting their kayakers during their Wednesday evening Bikes and Boats program at Creve Coeur Lake. Volunteers paddle alongside their kayakers and encourage them as well as give suggestions for paddling. Some have never paddled before, while others have some experience. Although we do not act as instructors, we do keep a close eye on them. It is a lot of fun and so rewarding. All members are welcome to come help out. (This is not a club sponsored event).

This is the last DASA paddle of the year. If you can help, we meet at the Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake at 5:00, or as soon thereafter you can get there. Please let Debbie Dyle know you are coming.
dylemedebbie@gmail.com

Meramec Paddle
2025-08-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Blue Springs Conservation Area, North 2nd & Olive Street, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
Sunday, August 24@ 9:00 am
We will paddle Onondaga State Park to Blue Springs Conservation area. Meet at Blue Springs Conservation Area at 9:00 am to combine boats for shuttle to the put-in. This is a 10-mile paddle on class one water with some possible strainers so most boats are okay. Bring a lunch and something to drink.
Skill level: This trip is for all skill levels
Please check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted, or to ask questions or post comments. Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club
Tip leader: Dennis Strubberg dfstrubberg@yahoo.com
To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out THIS waiver if you are not an ACA member (minors without an ACA membership must also have this waiver filled out): https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/w2tMtiwtMzLtEbDeCWe2zH/

If you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip.
If you are an ACA member but have not yet signed an annual waiver, or you believe it may expire soon, fill out this waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/

Operation Clean Stream Simpson Lake
2025-08-23 08:30 - 17:00 | Simpson Lake, 1234 Marshall Road, Valley Park, MO, 63088, United States
August 23 @ 8:30 am
Operation Clean Stream will be meeting at Simpson Lake for a day of clean-up. Donuts included! And shirts for participants.
Afterward, there will be a picnic and watershed celebration to celebrate our hard-working volunteers. Join us for Passport to Clean Water, an educational event where kids can learn about regional land and water stewardship in the Meramec River watershed.
The picnic and Passport to Clean Water will take place from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm with a variety of organizations providing hands-on activities for kids!
Please email volunteer@openspacestl.org to register for the clean-up. Last minute walk-ons welcome.

Moving Water Skills Clinic
2025-08-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Hill Park, 6801 Cedar Hill Rd,, Cedar Hill, MO, 63016, United States
Aug. 10 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Free – $11.50
Moving Water Skills Clinic
Please note the date of this clinic has changed to a Sunday so that more people can participate.
Would you like to improve your skills in moving water, such as the Ozark rivers? Jim Moody and Kathy Pszonka will be leading a clinic to help participants be better and safer paddlers. Skills include:

Appropriate rescue skills such as using a throw rope.
Safely paddling past a strainer.
Swimming to shore in current.
How to ferry and peel out.
What to do if you get caught in a strainer.
Other paddling skills to use in rivers.

This event is appropriate for beginners and intermediate paddlers. This is not appropriate for minors. It is NOT a whitewater clinic.
There are only 10 participant slots, so first come, first serve. Please get a ticket only if you are sure you can come.
You will get wet. Bring a throw rope and helmet if you have one. A bicycle helmet will also work. Bring a skirt if you normally use one. Also bring lunch, water, dry clothes and a folding chair. There are bathroom facilities.
The appropriate boat is whatever you would take on an Ozark River (no whitewater boats or boats larger than 14’5”)
This is the website to the park: Cedar Hill Park | Jefferson County, MO
Event leader: Jim Moody moodyjames245@gmail.com
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To attend this trip:

You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
You must fill out a waiver. – non-ACA members: (minors without an ACA membership must also have this waiver filled out): https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/fw3kfvZ3a3epXTPwuA2v9f/ – ACA members who have not yet signed an annual waiver, or you believe it may expire soon, fill out this waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/

If you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip.
If you do not have a waiver signed and a ticket 2 days prior to the event, you will not be able to attend.

Board Nominations are open
2025-08-08 - 2025-09-04 | MO
August 8-September 4, 2025
It’s that time of year! We’re officially opening our Call for Nominations for the Board of Directors. The positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are all up for election. Ed (treasurer) and Natalie (secretary) will not be seeking another term for our current roles of Treasurer and Secretary.
Between now and Wednesday, September 4 at noon, please use this online nomination form to submit your nominations. We will share the slate of candidates at the September 4 potluck. Online voting will run Sept 5 through noon on October 3 and will conclude with in person voting at the October 3 member meeting. Results will be announced at the end of the October 3 meeting. You can find all the election information here: https://stlcanoekayak.com/2026-club-elections/.
A few notes:

You may nominate yourself or someone else (with their permission).
Nominees must be current individual or household members (affiliate members are not eligible).
This year’s form follows a more detailed format, similar to the one used by the American Canoe Association. The responses will be shared with the membership after the potluck to help inform your vote.
If you don’t have all the nominee’s details but have their consent, you can simply submit their name—a member of the Board will follow up with them directly.

Questions about the process? Visit our Nominations Info Page or email Natalie at natalieannjohnson09@gmail.com.

August Monthly Club Meeting
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Shrewsbury Community Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63119, United States
August 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Topic to be determined.
The St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month, with some exceptions: we are usually off in July, we often hold a picnic in September, and we hold a holiday party in December. Meetings are open to ALL, whether you are a member, joining us after a break, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings.
Meetings are usually held in the second floor meeting room at: Shrewsbury City Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119. The room is open at 6:30pm for socializing and the meeting begins at 7pm. If inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom.
Meetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=[REDACTED]

Jack's Fork/Current River overnight
2025-08-02 10:00 - 2025-08-03 16:00 | Logyard Landing Canoe Access, Ellington, MO 63638, Ellington, MO, 63638, United States
August 2@ 10:00 am – August 3 @ 4:00 pm Free – $11.50
The paddle would be approximately 25 miles from Joshua Chilton Access on the Jack’s Fork to the Log Yard Access on the Current River. We would camp one night on a gravel bar. Plan on meeting at the Log Yard Access by 10:00 am on Saturday to combine boats for the shuttle up to the put-in. You need to be able to get all your gear and supplies required for the two day trip into your boat. At Log Yard when you get to the end of the HWY HH pavement you take the gravel road on the right and follow it past the camping area till you get to a large Gravel Bar at the end of it.

Jack’s Fork is a pretty river but can be a bit tricky at times.
This trip is for ages 18+
This trip is appropriate for all skill levels.
Tip leader: Dennis Strubberg dfstrubberg@yahoo.com
To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out THIS waiver if you are not an ACA member (minors without an ACA membership must also have this waiver filled out): https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/FsaS2rycbPA6PkQUL6me47/
If you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or LCKC annual waiver filled out, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip.
If you are an ACA member but have not yet signed an annual waiver, or you believe it may expire soon, fill out this waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/

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: Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (stlcanoekayak.com)

Meramec Paddle for Inflatables
2025-07-19 09:30 - 17:00 | Sappington Bridge access, 2950-3198 Sappington Bridge Rd, Bourbon, MO, 65441, United States
July 19 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Free – $11.50
This is a day paddle on the Meramec from Blue Springs to Sappington Bridge. This trip is designed for inflatables. You can join us in a hardshell kayak but please be aware that inflatables go a bit slower. If you would like to try an inflatable, let me know. I have extras. I also have a tandem or two if you want to bring along a child.
We will be meeting at the Sapping Bridge access in Bourbon, MO at 9:30 am.
Directions:
Follow I-44 W to Missouri D (exit 225) in Sullivan. (50 miles)
Make a left on Sappington Bridge Road. (10 miles) This will lead you to the access. If you cross the river, you have gone too far.

Address: 2950-3198 Sappington Bridge Rd, Bourbon, MO 65441

I will be camping at Blue Springs Ranch on Friday and Saturday nights if you would like to join me. I have site 233. There is a pool there, so it should be quite relaxing on Sunday. Book Online | Blue Springs Ranch
We will post trip updates on the Club-Sanctioned Trip Into & Comments section of our forums. You can also use this forum if you want to chat about who is going, ask questions, arrange carpools, or check last minute updates.
Tip leader: Debbie Dyle dylemedebbie@gmail.com
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To attend this trip:

You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
You must fill out a waiver. – non-ACA members: (minors without an ACA membership must also have this waiver filled out): https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/fw3kfvZ3a3epXTPwuA2v9f/ – ACA members who have not yet signed an annual waiver, or you believe it may expire soon, fill out this waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/

If you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip.
If you do not have a waiver signed and a ticket 3 days prior to the event, you will not be able to attend.

Alpine Shop Pint Night
2025-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Alpine Shop
July 16@ 6:00 pm – May 25@ 9:00 pm $10.00
The Alpine Shop is hosting a Pint Night for the Missouri Paddling Coalition, which SLCKC is a member of. $10 for all the beer you want. Mark Fingerhut will be giving a presentation. All proceeds go to MOPadCo, which is a grass roots organization dedicated to making paddling accessible to all. We gather every other month around the state to share information, plan events, and support each other and paddling sports in our region. http://mopaddling.org/
You do not need a ticket for this event but can pay at the door. Our club will host a table with information about SLCKC. If you have any questions, contact carolyn.stlcanoekayak@gmail.com

Current River Overnight
2025-07-16 08:00 - 2025-07-17 17:00 | Two Rivers Boat Ramp, County Rd 235-F, Eminence, MO, 65466, United States
July 16 @ 10:00 am – July 17 5:00 pm Free – $11.50
Planning on an overnighter paddle on the Current River with gravel bar camping. You will need to get all gear and supplies in your kayak or canoe. The plan will be to meet at the Two Rivers boat ramp at 10:00 am Wednesday to combine boats and shuttle up to the put-in at Round Spring. I will be monitoring weather and water conditions and will confirm paddle Tuesday afternoon if conditions look okay.
Please post any questions or comments on the Club Sanctioned Trip Forum. Current River Overnight July 16-17 – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club
Tip leader: Dennis Strubberg dfstrubberg@yahoo.com
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To attend this trip:

You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
You must fill out a waiver. – non-ACA members: (minors without an ACA membership must also have this waiver filled out): https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/LFRn6dUVBU9je7Rf43Z2NQ/ – ACA members who have not yet signed an annual waiver, or you believe it may expire soon, fill out this waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/

If you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip.
If you do not have a waiver signed and a ticket by Tuesday, you will not be able to attend.

Directions:

Take I-55 S, US-67 S and MO-32 W/State Hwy 32 W to State Hwy N in Iron Township

1 hr 20 min (77.4 mi)
Follow State Hwy N to MO-21 S/MO-49 N/MO-72 W in Lesterville Township.

22 min (18.9 mi)

Take MO-106 W to State Hwy V in Eminence Township

47 min (41.9 mi)

Turn right onto State Hwy V
Destination will be on the right

No July Club Meeting
2025-07-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Shrewsbury Community Center, meeting room 1, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave,, Shrewsbury, MO, 63119, United States
We take July off and then meet again in August.

Drost Park Paddling Event
2025-06-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Drost Park, E Division St., Maryville, IL, 62062, United States
June 28 @ noon – 5:00 pm Free
Come out and kayak on June 28th from noon to 5pm at Drost Park in Maryville IL. Boats, gear, and safety personnel is all provided for free. Pre-registration is required by calling 618-223-8965. You will be assigned an hour during the day to kayak on the lake. There will be a short Safety Orientation, then you will pick a life jacket, a paddle, a boat, and launch onto the lake. Safety boaters will be on the lake to assist you. We have a variety of kayaks for you to choose from in all shapes and sizes.
Boaters less than 10 years of age are not allowed to kayak solo. We do have a minimum number of tandems that an adult and child can share. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Drost Park is located off Vadalabene Drive, then south on Schiber Court past Alfonzo’s Pizzeria to Myron Provence Parkway which is the park entrance. Visit the website: www.vil.maryville.il.us for a map to Drost Park.
Several organizations have teamed together to make this event possible for you. They include Alpine Shop, Team River Runner, USACE, Mississippi River Water Trail, STL Canoe and Kayak, and others volunteering their time.

Kids and Family Paddle on Big River
2025-06-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Mammoth Access Big River, De Soto, MO, 63020, United States
June 22@ 9:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free – $11.50
This is a trip designed specifically for kids and families. We will Paddle from Mammoth Access to the Merrell Horse Access, which is 5 miles, with plenty of stops swimming and playing. Bring your favorite water toys, squirt guns and super soakers to partake in the fun. We will meet at the Mammoth Access at 9:00 am to shuttle and paddle the river. This trip is for all paddler skills levels and all boats are welcome. You will need to bring a lunch and drinks.
Trip Leader Dave Haessig 314-304-7970 dghaessig@yahoo.com
Directions MO 21 south and turn right onto highway H. Go about 4 miles and turn left on Mammoth Rd.
To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out THIS waiver if you ARE an ACA member (even if you already have an annual waiver signed with ACA). This is a NEW waiver our club will be using for the rest of the year, and you only need to sign this waiver once. (Where it says, “Name of Event”, put “SLCKC annual waiver.”) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/
If you or your attending child are not an ACA member, fill out this waiver. It includes options for adults and minors: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/84zgNP923CGQUXmtuXnwVG/

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: Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (stlcanoekayak.com)

Annual Skills Clinic
2025-06-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Council Bluff Lake, Council Bluff Lake, Kaolin Township, MO, 63623
This event is now full.
If you want to be put on a waitlist, please contact Joan Twillman at joantwillman@gmail.com

Our Annual Skills Clinic will be held at Council Bluff Lake near Potosi, MO. Come on out to learn deep water skills in a kayak or canoe with others in a group at your skill level. You’ll learn skills for communication, strokes, turning, stopping, self-rescue, and partner-rescue, depending on the needs of each classes’ participants.
A few teaser details:

We have reserved a group campsite at Council Bluff for Friday and Saturday nights. If you are signed up for the clinic, camping there is being paid for by the club.
Optional Sunset to Dark Paddle on Friday evening, June 20.

This Clinic is SO MUCH FUN, and our favorite event of the year. Plus, it is the best deal we know of in paddling education because it is FREE for those who are in both members of ACA and SLCKC.  (If you are not a member of ACA, the cost is $11.50.) Usually, kayaking instructors charge about $125 for classes. But each of our instructors volunteers to teach at our clinic! Plan on getting wet, happy, and tired as you learn new skills!
In addition to our regular kayaking classes for adults and kids, there are new classes, too:

MR 340 paddlers– ways to get back in your boat and other tips from 340 veterans with a cumulative couple-dozen years of experience in the race and some trophies.
Assessment– pre-requisite to becoming an ACA level 2 instructor.  This ACA sanctioned class is for participants with experience and a desire to teach kayaking.
Adaptive Paddling– Extra help with confidence, orthopedic, balance, or other issues from experts in adapting techniques or equipment for individual paddling success.
Canoeing– Just what it sounds like.

Please mention if you want to be in one of these new classes on the questionnaire you will be getting before the clinic
To attend this trip/event:

You must reserve ticket for each person attending (see tickets below). (If you want to be in the MR340 class, there are separate tickets for this.)
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.
If you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out, you do not need to sign a waiver for this event.
If you are an ACA member but have not yet signed an annual waiver, or you believe it may expire soon, fill out this waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/
If you or your attending child are not an ACA member, fill out this waiver. It includes options for adults and minors: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/otJPMjmgy3TUq5FPHRkBsi/

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: Annual Skills Clinic June 21 at Council Bluff Lake. – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club

Cancelled: Carlyle Lake Weekend Paddle
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Eldon Hazlet State Park boat ramp, Carlyle, IL, 62231, United States
June 7@ 10:00 am – June 8@ 5:00 pm Free – $11.50
We will be meeting at the boat ramp at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area on Saturday, June 7th at 10am. We will be paddling both Saturday and Sunday. This trip is suitable for both sea kayaks and shorter boats and all skill levels. Those in non-sea kayak boats will be exploring the lake shore and observing wildlife.

People can camp at Eldon Hazlet State Park, coming in on Friday night or Saturday morning but you’ll have to make reservations at Camping at Eldon Hazlet You can also drive in from St Louis for the day, either or both Saturday and Sunday. Exact details about camping and the paddles will be discussed in the forum as people sign up.

Extensive information on Carlyle Lake including all the campgrounds (including reservation links) is available at the Carlyle Lake Corps of Engineers site: Carlyle Lake, Illinois – Recreation.gov

Trip leader: Eileen Lenkman eileen.lenkman@sbcglobal.net
To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out THIS waiver if you are an ACA member (even if you already have an annual waiver signed with ACA). This is a NEW waiver our club will be using for the rest of the year, and you only need to sign this waiver once this calendar year for all events. (Where it says, “Name of Event”, put “annual waiver.”) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/
If you or your attending child are not an ACA member, fill out this waiver. It includes options for adults and minors: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/7W5H4LkeVbihKUfMjz6Srb/

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: Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (stlcanoekayak.com)

June Monthly Club Meeting: The Green River
2025-06-05 06:30 - 20:30 | Shrewsbury Community Center, meeting room 1, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave,, Shrewsbury, MO, 63119, United States
June 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Kathy Pszonka, one of our amazing paddlers, will be presenting about her trip on the Green River.
The St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month, with some exceptions: we are usually off in July, we often hold a picnic in September, and we hold a holiday party in December. Meetings are open to ALL, whether you are a member, joining us after a break, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings.
Meetings are usually held in the second floor meeting room at: Shrewsbury City Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119. The room is open at 6:30pm for socializing and the meeting begins at 7pm. If inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom.
Meetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=[REDACTED]

Missouri River Trip
2025-05-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Blanchette Public Access Boat Ramp, North 2nd & Olive Street, St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States
May 24 @ 9:00 pm – May 24@ 5:00 pm Free – $11.50
Weldon Springs Conservation Area (https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/weldon-spring-conservation-area) to the Blanchette Boat Ramp, St Charles, Missouri. Mile marker 44.3 to 27.8. We will meet at the Blanchette Public Access Boat Ramp, North 2nd & Olive Street, St Charles, MO 63301, at 9:00. (see map below.)
This day trip requires at least intermediate paddling skills. Participants MUST have rescue and self-rescue skills. It is not recommended for minors. Please contact Eileen if you have questions about this.
Need to have at least a 14′ boat.

To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out THIS waiver if you ARE an ACA member (even if you already have an annual waiver signed with ACA). This is a NEW waiver our club will be using for the rest of the year, and you only need to sign this waiver once. (Where it says, “Name of Event”, put “SLCKC annual waiver.”) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/
If you or your attending child are not an ACA member, fill out this waiver. It includes options for adults and minors:

https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/6S8byvnXREGd98szkZBmTY/

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: Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (stlcanoekayak.com)

North Fork of the White River family trip.
2025-05-24 08:30 - 2025-05-25 17:00 | North Fork of the White Recreation Area, Pottersville, MO, 65790, United States
May 24@ 8:30 am – May 25@ 5:00 pm Free – $11.50
We will do day paddles on the North Fork of the White River from Twin Bridges from our base campground. On Saturday we will paddle 10 miles from North Fork campground to Blair Bridge. We will meet at 8:30 at North Fork boat ramp. On Sunday we will paddle 6 miles from the Hebron Access to Twin Bridges. We will meet at Twin Bridges at 9:00 Saturday. There will also be a fee to park and take out at Twin Bridges.
We will be camping at the North Fork Recreation area at the North Fork of the White and Highway CC. It has campsites, showers and cabins which is where highway 14 meets the North Fork River. Directions: From West Plains, MO take State Route CC west, (18 miles) and the site is on the left side of the road.
This trip is for intermediate to advance skill levels and appropriate for all plastic kayaks less than 16 feet long and all canoes.
Forming in far southwest Texas County, in the Mark Twain National Forest of the Missouri Ozarks, is the North Fork of the White River, a 78-mile long, Class I to II stream with an almost perpetual, spring-fed flow that runs south through Douglas and Ozark Counties to Northfork Lake along the Arkansas border. This beautiful wilderness river is characterized by excellent quality, crystal clear water, banks lined with hardwood trees, a usually swift current, small ledge drops and standing waves that provide excitement, though not too much technical difficulty. The river is navigable by boaters with even modest skills and experience. A moderate gradient averaging about 7.5 feet per mile (fpm) maintains a gentle current that makes paddling easy.
From its headwaters to SH 76, the river flows about 28.5 miles along a narrow channel among dead-fall debris strainers. Access near the top is a little less inviting than on reaches below. The middle reach from SH 76 to SH 14, where popular paddle and fishing trips usually begin, is about 24.1 miles of gorgeous river, natural scenery and few people. This section is ideal for those looking for a trip away from crowds. The lower reach runs about 25.4 miles from SH 14 to Northfork Lake Public Access just below US Highway 160 at Tecumseh, and is the most popular reach of the river. Spring and summer months produce large crowds of canoeists, kayakers and tubers enjoying the gorgeous water with its steady 4 mph current where boaters can either paddle or float, depending upon their desires. Several springs feed additional water into the river, as well as contributing to the natural scenic appeal of the North Fork. Some of the ledges produce drops of 2-3 feet, just to make it interesting. The USFS operates excellent campgrounds at North Fork Camp and the Missouri Department of Conservation has one at Patrick Bridge, two of the intermediate access points between the SH 14 put-in and Northfork Lake. True hazards are few, but depending upon flow conditions, the Dawt Mill low-head dam and the low-water bridge below it, as well as some of the ledge drops, can pose risks to less experienced paddlers, though easy portages offer ways around them. Bring your camera and enjoy this fantastic, moderate whitewater stream that is boatable almost year-round.
Tip leader Dave Haessig (dghaessig@yahoo.com 314-304-7970.)
We will post trip updates on the trip forum.
To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out THIS waiver if you are not an ACA member (minors without an ACA membership must also have this waiver filled out): https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/FsaS2rycbPA6PkQUL6me47/
If you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or LCKC annual waiver filled out, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip.
If you are an ACA member but have not yet signed an annual waiver, or you believe it may expire soon, fill out this waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/

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: Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (stlcanoekayak.com)

Gasconade River Trip
2025-05-17 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 | Schlicht Springs Access, Riverside Road, Crocker, 65452
May 17 @ 8:00 am – May 18 @ 5:00 pm Free – $11.50
The Gasconade, probably named for French settlers from the province of Gascony in southwestern France, is reputed to be one of the most crooked rivers in the world. Entirely within Missouri, the river winds nearly 300 miles from its source near Hartville to the Missouri River, which is an airline distance of about 120 miles. In an area near Waynesville, you can float for 15 miles and be only two miles overland from your put-in. Although it has less gradient than some Ozark rivers, the Gasconade has some surprisingly fast sections, yet is still a good, safe family float stream. Because the river flows through the Mark Twain National Forest, write to the National Park Service Houston Ranger District for maps showing where camping is available.
Dru Pippin describes the Gasconade well in The Rivers of Missouri when he says, “…steep bluffs, gorgeous cuts, hairpin turns, and lazy eddies; hardwoods, softwoods and dogwoods, hidden logs, protruding boulders that weathering has tumbled from adjacent cliffs, wildflowers and shrubs, birds and bees, four-legged creatures quenching their thirst at my water’s edge, while listless white clouds float above as though convoying my trip.” Difficulty: I, seldom II.
We’ll be putting in at Schlicht Springs Access, mm 106.1, on Riverside Road off Hwy 133 (Schlicht Springs Access – Google Maps). There is camping there according to the Paddler’s Guide. We will paddle to the Riddle Bridge Access, mm 129.9, off Route Y (https://maps.app.goo.gl/t5ZX5bvR12CVSEUEA), stopping on a gravel bar somewhere Saturday night. (Gasconade II section in Paddler’s Guide to Missouri)
We will most likely drive down early Saturday morning.
Bring enough food and water for the weekend and check the forecast for the appropriate camping and paddling gear.
This trip is suitable for minors who are strong paddlers (it has a slow current).
Recommended boats: canoes and 12′-14′ kayaks..
We will post trip updates on the trip forum.

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

To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out THIS waiver if you ARE an ACA member (even if you already have an annual waiver signed with ACA). This is a NEW waiver our club will be using for the rest of the year, and you only need to sign this waiver once. (Where it says, “Name of Event”, put “SLCKC annual waiver.”) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/
If you or your attending child are not an ACA member, fill out this waiver. It includes options for adults and minors:

https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/s6JqGiXvn2KhXKamwXEFy6/

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: Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (stlcanoekayak.com)

4th Annual Rendezvous on the Ridge
2025-05-10 09:00 - 20:00 | MO
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
The Ozark Riverways Foundation is sponsoring this event at Big Rock Candy Mountain to celebrate the history and culture of the Ozark mountain people along the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
For more information, visit https://www.ozarkriverwaysfoundation.org/events/rendezvous-on-the-ridge-rrmx5

Current River Weekend Overnight
2025-05-10 08:00 - 2025-05-11 17:00 | Akers Ferry Lower Canoe Access, Akers Ferry Lower Canoe Access, Jadwin, MO 65501, Jadwin, MO, 65501, United States
May 10 @ 8:00 am – May 11 @ 5:00 pm Free – $11.50
Ticket sales end May 7th.
Trip leader: Ed Bayham edwardbayham@gmail.com
This will be a weekend overnight kayaking trip on the beautiful Current River. We’ll be leaving from Aker’s Ferry (mile marker 15.7) and paddle to the Lower Round Spring Access (mile marker 34.2), spending Saturday night on a gravel bar somewhere. People can drive down Saturday morning or spend Friday night at Round Spring State Park https://www.nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/round-spring-campground.htm. (Akers campground is closed from the flooding last year.) You will make your own camping reservation if applicable. Arrangements can be made to carpool if there is interest. Our goal is to start the back shuttle at 8am on Saturday morning so if you are considering driving down Saturday morning, don’t be late.
The most spring-fed of all the Ozark rivers, the Current River may be floated at almost any time of the year, particularly below Welch Spring. It seldom freezes over and has been a favorite for the annual New Year’s float of a large group of Missouri canoeists. Due to the increase in size of the river and the frequency of motorboats below Big Spring, most canoe trips are made on the sections above Big Spring. In normal water, it is a very safe river with no sections which could properly be termed rapids.
Difficulty: I, occasionally II. Please be aware that there may be some small rapids and strainers. Know what to do if you encounter a strainer. River Hazards & How To Survive Them | Paddling.com
https://missouriscenicrivers.com/current-mile-by-mile
This trip is suitable for minors who are strong paddlers.
Recommended boats: canoes and 12′-14′ kayaks.
To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out THIS waiver if you ARE an ACA member (even if you already have an annual waiver signed with ACA). This is a NEW waiver our club will be using for the rest of the year, and you only need to sign this waiver once. (Where it says, “Name of Event”, put “SLCKC annual waiver.”) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/
If you or your attending child are not an ACA member, fill out this waiver. It includes options for adults and minors: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/C6JexJaUvHDnK8xnPwmuhT/

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: Current River Overnight May 10-11 – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club

Little Piney Creek Trip
2025-05-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Newburg Access, Newberg, MO, United States
May 3 @ 9:00 am Free – $11.50
The Little Piney is a tributary of the Gasconade River in south central Missouri. It flows from the Lane Sprints through the town of Newburg to the Gasconade River. The Little Piney is more creek than a river and has excellent fishing and some technical paddling. It doesn’t often get clear of debris, so there are a lot of fallen trees that can cause jams. That is where the technical part comes in. If you are in a kayak, you may be able to wriggle around most of them. In a canoe, not so much. It also takes some precise turning to get around the jams, so if you are a novice, you will either be portaging or falling out of your boat a lot.
We will meet at the Newburg access at 9:00 am, then shuttle up to the put in. This will be a 10-mile paddle. Appropriate boats are plastic boats under 15 feet. This trip is appropriate for all paddlers. There is a possibility of log jams that we may have to portage around. You will need to bring a lunch and liquids to drink.
Trip Leader Dave Haessig 314-304-7970 dghaessig@yahoo.com
Direction I-44 west and exit 179 highway T south to Newburg access where the highway crosses the Little Piney. It is about an hour and 45 minutes from mid St. Louis.

To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out THIS waiver if you ARE an ACA member (even if you already have an annual waiver signed with ACA). This is a NEW waiver our club will be using for the rest of the year, and you only need to sign this waiver once. (Where it says, “Name of Event”, put “SLCKC annual waiver.”) https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/
If you or your attending child are not an ACA member, fill out this waiver. It includes options for adults and minors:

https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/cacBcijaVgHMfpfjRKHXMo/

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: Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (stlcanoekayak.com)
We will also be posting on the Club Sanctioned Trips forum the names of people who have signed up for the trip.

May Monthly Club Meeting
2025-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Shrewsbury Community Center, meeting room 1, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave,, Shrewsbury, MO, 63119, United States
May 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Jim Bensman will have a presentation on a GPS app for kayakers.
The St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month, with some exceptions: we are usually off in July, we often hold a picnic in September, and we hold a holiday party in December. Meetings are open to ALL, whether you are a member, joining us after a break, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings.
Meetings are usually held in the second floor meeting room at: Shrewsbury City Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119. The room is open at 6:30pm for socializing and the meeting begins at 7pm. If inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom.
Meetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=[REDACTED]

Bourbeuse River Fishing (or not) Trip
2025-04-26 07:00 - 17:00 | Mill Rock Access Bourbeuse River
April 26 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Free – $11.50

This will be a 7-mile leisurely float from Mill Rock Access to Wenkel Ford. Fishing is the primary purpose of the trip, but it is open to anyone interested in a slower pace. This underutilized river is surprising scenic with sandstone bluffs along a good portion of this route. Fishing is usually good. This trip is appropriate for paddlers with an intermediate skill level. Please do not bring a boat over 14′ long.
Minors are welcome if accompanied by their parent.
Bring a lunch, snacks, and enough liquids to stay hydrated. Sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses and a hat would probably come in handy. PFD’s will be required. Since the water will still be fairly chilly, a change of clothes in a dry bag should be brought in case of immersion. This trip will be contingent on a favorable river level and weather on the day of the event.
Meet at the Eureka Walmart parking lot at 7AM to consolidate gear to as few vehicles as possible, then proceed to the put in point at Mill Rock Access. We would then shuttle as many vehicles as possible to Wenkel Ford.
If anyone feels they must drive directly to the put in point take I-44 west and get off at exit 225 in Sullivan. Turn right and immediately left on Hwy WW to Hwy 185 ( about 1/2 mile.) Turn right on Hwy 185 and go about 2 miles to Hwy H. Take Hwy H 11 miles to Mill Rock Rd. turn right on Mill Rock Rd. and go 2.5 miles to Access. Do not follow directions from any GPS device, as it will take you to the wrong side of the river where there is no parking and no access.

Trip leader: Gary Strohmeyer gstroh@sbcglobal.net

To attend this trip/event:

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.
You must fill out an event-specific waiver. This waiver link includes options for ACA members and non-members, as well as adults and minors: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/BjoUzt9C6xPAWLJxvAGqBj/

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: Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (stlcanoekayak.com)
We will also be posting on the Club Sanctioned Trips forum the names of people who have signed up for the trip.

Meramec River Overnight
2025-04-22 10:00 - 2025-04-24 15:00 | Woodson K Woods Conservation Area, Steelville, MO, MO, 65565, United States
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 Woodson K Woods Conservation area (mile marker 26.2) 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:

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.
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
