Del Valle Reservoir, trip rated EASY

Meetup 9:30 AM, OTW by10:30 AM

Park Entrance address: 9323 Del Valle Rd Livermore 94550

2023 Liability Waiver required to be moved to the “going” list. Email [knapior@outlook.com](mailto:knapior@outlook.com) for info.

NO inflatables, folding boats or SUP’s. Minimum boat length 10 ft.
Lake Del Valle is 5 miles long situated in the golden hills of rural Livermore, a nice spot for flat water paddling. This paddle will be EASY or STRENUOUS depending on how far you wish to paddle.

This paddle is suitable for everyone with good skills and appropriate boats. Distance: 8.5 miles. We will paddle for 2 hours, find a shady cove for lunch and relaxing, then return to the Marina about 3 pm. Bring lunch and water.

To keep invasive mussels out of the water, a boat inspection is required! BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THERE IS NO WATER ANYWHERE ON/IN YOUR BOAT, PADDLES, LIFE JACKETS, HATCH COVERS, ETC. If the inspectors find any water on your equipment, you may be denied entry to the lake for that day. Arrive early to allow time for inspection.

Entry fee Park $6, boat fee: $4; inspection fee: $7. Kind of pricey, but well worth it.

Directions: Del Valle Regional Park is located on Del Valle Road off Mines Road south of Livermore. Exit I-580 eastbound or westbound in Livermore at North Livermore Avenue. Head south and proceed through town (North Livermore Avenue will become South Livermore Avenue in town). About 1.5 miles outside town, turn right at Mines Road, go about 3.5 miles, and continue straight on Del Valle Road (Mines Road turns left). The park entrance is about four miles ahead.

PLEASE READ THIS: The organizers of this trip are not experts, not professional paddlers and do not necessarily have safety training or carry any safety equipment. Each paddler must have the training, experience and equipment required to complete this paddle safely, and must assume all personal risks. A Coast Guard approved life jacket or Personal Flotation Device must be worn by everyone while on the water.

Rain or strong winds will cancel. Be sure to check your email for updates and information regarding this trip.

This trip is sponsored by MARIN CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB