Horseshoe Bend to Montour Bridge

We will meet in the Winco Parking Lot at 10 AM to carpool to the Horseshoe Bend Fish Ladder, shuttle vehicles down to the take out at Montour Road Bridge, and return to the Fish Ladder to start the trip.

This will be a 9-10 mile float with Class 1-2 rapids and ripples, rock gardens, and shoals. Suitable for hardshell kayaks, double-walled quality inflatable kayaks (IK's) and SUP's (if you are experienced and are ready to go 9 miles). Please do not bring flimsy, single-wall IK's. This trip is not for beginners. Flow rate is expected to be modest at ~1300 CFS so a bit low but still do-able. There may be some shoals and rocks to maneuver through. Weather is expected to be warm and sunny with temps in the 75-80F range and no chance for rain or storms.

We will unload boats and gear at the put-in then shuttle vehicles down to the take-out at Montour Road Bridge.

Bring your lunch for a stop during the paddle.

This may be the last scheduled Trip of 2025 so now is your chance to go.

DIRECTIONS TO PUT-IN: Turn RIGHT on Pioneer Road (before the bridge into Horseshoe Bend) and follow the road 3/4 mile then turn left onto the dirt road for parking area (GPS: Fish Ladder). Porta-potty is available at PUT-IN.

SUGGESTED GEAR LIST

• Paddle, Lifejacket (required) with Whistle
• Kayak, SUP, Canoe
• Sponge to soak water from your boat.
• Water Shoes
• Dry clothes in a dry bag or a towel to protect shuttle driver's car seats (suggested)
• Lunch + water
• Hat, Jacket, Sunscreen, Gloves, Bug Spray
• Carabiners to secure personal items
• 2025 Invasive Species Sticker (search and purchase online)