Loony Paddlers (women) paddle the S Fork of the Flambeau River

This Wednesday, the paddle will be on the South Fork of the Flambeau River, from Shady Knoll Road to the National Forest Recreation Area just below Smith Rapids and the covered bridge. Participants will meet at the Shady Knoll bridge at 8:30 am. The paddle is about 5 miles and there are 5 stretches of rapids, Class l and ll. The carpool from Mercer will meet at Faith Lutheran Church on Kichak Landing Rd, across Cty J from the Mercer School, at 7:45 am. To reach the put-in from Mercer, take Hwy 51 south about 3 miles and turn right onto Hwy 47/182. Drive 3.8 miles, then turn right to stay on Hwy 182, Drive 16 miles, then turn left onto Shady Knoll Road, Forest Road 144. You will get to the river in 5 miles. If you are meeting us at the river, go ahead and unload your gear. As soon as we are able, we will set up the shuttle and hope to be on the water by 9 a.m.