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I have been thinking of two trips that would be fun with some base camping. One is on the Missouri from Gasconade to New Haven with the possibility of a second day paddling to Washington MO. The other is a trip done several years ago on the Black River from Clearwater to Markham Springs. The Missouri trip is 23 miles and the Black River trip is 18 miles. I have not scouted either section but have paddled both in the past. My schedule, however, only allows me weekdays. I have availability the week of the 14 th to try one of them if anyone is interested.
Joe Feager
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I am interested in a weekday paddle on either of those. Hermann to New Haven is a nice, easy afternoon paddle, same for NH to Washington. Paddlestop used to run a shuttle on the MO and I’ve paddled both of those using it. I’ve asked several paddlers about camping on the MO and the advice I continually receive is that the MO doesn’t have good camping sites, and they recommend the Mississippi. I’d love to do a Miss. overnight!
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Hi all –
Possible itinerary for Mississippi overnight:
– launch from Foley Access mile 245.0 & leave vehicles there
– day 1, paddle 11 miles to Cuivre Island & camp at site 26-1 (near mile 236)
– day 2, paddle 16 miles to Perry Island & camp at site 26-9 (mile 220)
– day 3, paddle 18.3 miles and take out at Ellis Bay (mile 201.7)
– possible alternative would be to take out at the Alton Marina depending on parking (I emailed the above to Craig Heaton for advice but haven’t heard back.)I paddled from STL to St. Gen a few years ago with a small group. Drove down to St. Gen the night before launch to drop off cars. We launched from the Meramec at the put-in near Dickerman Ct.
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Well, hmmm. I need to check more often. Don’t we get notifications of responses anymore or do I not know where to set that up?
Anyway, my schedule has changed somewhat. I can still do Wednesday and Herman to NH would make a nice day trip if anyone is still interested. Camping is out the question for me now though. We could meet at NH 9:00 am to arrange shuttle. Taking it easy still gives time to drive back home and maybe dinner in NH. I don’t know what Shane charges for the shuttle but we could go that way as well and save back shuttle.
I’m hesitant at this stage about the Black as I haven’t scouted that section. Also, Markham Springs says closed for the season, if that means anything. There is a nice campground right at the put in below the dam for future reference.
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Right now it looks like 5 people. My thoughts are to meet at 9 am at the New Haven boat ramp to arrange the shuttle to the Hermann ramp. That is about a 25 minute shuttle which should put us on the water by 10 am. It is a 16 mile paddle which gives us plenty of time to get back to New Haven. I have asked Shane how much he would charge for a shuttle but haven’t heard back at this time. I don’t have a trailer and can only carry 1 extra boat. If anyone has a trailer that would help. With a lunch stop I think we would be off the water around 2 pm depending upon how much we linger and since we would be considered slackers anyway we might as well slack. Dos Bros Mexican is open Wednesday it says on the internet so that would be an option for and early dinner. Paddle Stop Brewery is not open on Wednesday’s. Looking at the responses above I know most everyone has been through some training. Standard gear for this trip will be PFD, paddle float, pump, hat, sunscreen, spray deck, spare paddle, spare set of clothing, tow rope and lunch. I have a First Aid kit. Strongest beverage on the water is coffee. Morning temps look to be cool in the upper 30’s with a high in the mid 60’s. Water temp is about 65 today. Winds forecast to be light. I don’t think dry suits are needed but some splash gear might be comfortable at the start.
I am not receiving updates by email so even though you post here send me an email: joe dot feager at gmail.
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