Canceled due to low water moved to Pecatonica River. Stateline Paddlers is hosting a trip on the Kishwaukee River from Bauman Park in Cherry Valley to Seth Atwood forest preserve on Sunday, Sep. 19, 2021. We will need to follow the CDC guidelines for social distancing. Car shuttle is at 10:00, so plan to arrive by 09:45 for time to unload. Due to Covid-19, car shuttle will require that you were a mask and we drive with the windows down.
Currently high temperature for the day is predicted to be mostly Clear and 90°F. Here is the water gage link https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=lot&gage=pryi2 witch looks low. We way have to do some portage’s.
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 waiver sheet
Hydration/drinking water BYO
Lunch BYO
Dump bag – Dry bag w/change of clothing
Contact: This list, e-mail Jeff Reuter at jreuter@pobox.com or sign up on the Stateline Paddlers Facebook page.
If you have any questions you also call me at 815-494-8502.
Members of Stateline paddlers and guests welcome
Members of Prairie State Canoeists and guests welcome.
Members of Mad City Paddlers and guests welcome