1/1/2026 Annual New Year’s Day Paddle on the Meramec

We will meet at the Route 66 State Park Boat Ramp at 10:30 am. I am conside3ring two options depending on weather and water conditions.

Option 1: Launch at Route 66 Boat Ramp and paddle upstream to where the Big River enters the Meramec and return to the boat ramp. We would stop for a short break on a gravel bar by the confluence of the two rivers. This is about a 6 mile round trip paddle. Since we would be returning to the put-in this option would not entail any shuttling of vehicles or boats. This stretch normally does not have much current, but since we would be paddling upstream for the first half, longer boats would be best suited.

Option 2: Combine boats and shuttle up to the Allenton River Access. We would launch from there and do a 5 mile paddle to the Route 66 River Access. This would require shuttling of vehicles and boats, but would be better suited for shorter boats.

Please be awoke the weather and water conditions and dress appropriately ( NO COTTON). This paddle as all paddles is weather and water conditions dependent and I will monitor these and post any cancellation or changes. Be sure to check the website forum for these. Let me know if you have a preference on which option we do.

I will be checking if Altos Cantina will be open for a late lunch again this year.
Post here or text me if you plan on attending.