42.445185,-89.07965 (Mactown Forest Preserve)

Stateline Paddlers Rock River trip from Mactown Forest Preserve to Atwood Homestead Park on Saturday Oct 19, 2013. Car shift will be at 10:00, plan to be there 09:30 to 09:45 to unload at the Mactown Forest Preserve boat launch. Mactown Forest Preserve is at the comer of Freport road or IL route 75 and Wagon Wheel road in Rockton, IL. (42.445185,-89.07965) Note: the Mactown boat launch is the next road to the right passed the Visitors building and down the hill to the river. The trip is almost 10 miles. Because of the colder weather setting in remember to dress for the water. This can be a beginners paddle has boat traffic will be light if any at all. The usual rules apply including but not limited to: Participants provide their own suitable canoe or kayak, paddle(s), PFD/approved life jackets, and wear PFD on water, Minors must be accompanied by responsible adult and sign waiver sheet, Hydration/drinking water, Lunch (we will likely stop at the Riverside Park), Dump bag – Dry bag w/change of clothing Contact: Jeff Reuter at phone (815)494-8502 or e-mail at jreuter@pobox.com Members of Stateline Paddlers and guests welcome Members of Prairie State Canoeists and guests welcome