Sunday, July 19, 2020, Maripat and I are doing Turtle Creek from O’Riley Road to Sweet Allyn Park. We had to go somewhere because the Yahara River Paddle was getting canceled due to high water.
Stateline Paddlers trip on Turtle Creek Sunday, July 19, 2020. Car shift will be at 10:07, plan to be there 09:27 to 09:47 to unload. Due to Covid-19, car shuttle will require that you were a mask and we drive with the windows down. The trip is about 11 miles.
The launch is at on O’Riley Road about 400 meters (1/4 mile) east of the bridge in a small forests preserve on the north side of the creek. Take out will be in Sweet Allyn Park on Highway “J” east of Beloit.
If you need directions to the launch, Take I-39 North to I-43, get off at Rt 140 go north about 1/2 mile to Townline Rd., then East about 4 miles to O’Riley Rd and turn North. The road turns right after the bridge, and the launch is at the curve in the road. The O’Riley Rd. sign was missing last time I was there. If you see a dead end sign just passed a road that only goes left, you are at O”Riley Rd.
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
Adults must sign in, on waiver sheet
Hydration/drinking water BYO,
Lunch BYO
Dump bag – Dry bag w/change of clothing
For questions call (608) 295-9141.
Members of Stateline paddlers and guests welcome Members of Prairie State Canoeists and guests welcome
