Tuesday Paddle at Harris Lake
Details
Let’s paddle Harris lake from the park’s primitive put-in (not the boat ramp)!
water levels are normal,
GEAR: water temps still concerning. at a minimum, please wear non-absorbent clothing (poly, not cotton) and bring an emergency change of clothes in your dry bag. you may also wear a wet suit if you wish.
WEATHER:
Ambient temperatures forecast 60-70s.
DIRECTIONS:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rbxDTXZWY2dEvrmY9?g_st=ic
drive to park entrance on new hill holleman road, then drive around the loop near playground and unload boats at the trailhead road. if you have wheels for your kayak bring them, or we will help you carry your boat down a short road to the launch.
ARRIVAL:
Please arrive no later than 1115 am to unload, and be in the water by 1130 am..
DISTANCE:
Hope to cover 5-7 miles
MANDATORY:
You must wear cold water paddle clothes or non absorbing clothing, PFD, and carry a signaling device (whistle / horn) and have a spare set of warm clothes in dry sack in case you fall in.
RECOMMENDED:
Water, a hat, sunglasses, lunch/snacks, layer up for wind and cold water, binoculars
DISCLAIMER:
Remember that you paddle at your own risk. Simply Kayaking is a club for getting paddlers together, and bears no responsibility for your safety or convenience.