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I’m not sure of your meaning but it is possible to go downstream and under the 141 bridge but there are two spots where the channel is very narrow. The one upstream of 141 could be tricky if there are obstructions. Those usually are right in the best line. Read the water well.
Sherman access is a slightly easier take out. Short trip though. Allenton to 66 is about the same distance as your idea.
I’m interested in this except for the dreaded portage at the end. Castlewood has been closed at least 5 years
I’m not sure who all is paddling Wednesday. I have Jim Moody confirmed. Dorine and Debbie, are you still interested?
Joe
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.
Stacy, 5 of us did a trip from the Arch to Ste. Gen a few years back. It was a great trip. The river rose 13’ during that trip.
I looked at Perry island campsite today and it is a pretty steep takeout. And the river is super low today.
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.
