Bear Creek, 9 mile road(Kaleva) to Coates Hwy

9:54AM: Leaving TWIN OAKS CAMPGROUND.

10:24AM- Meet at PUT-IN.

What to expect? Possible portages, log hops, maneuvering around and through obstacles. Bear creek is smaller through out this section, basically 10'- 20' wide. The last time we paddled this we had two portages and many places with only a 3-4' passage to go through.

This is a beautiful section that you all will love. A section of water that doesn't get paddled much. . Current is moderate along much of the creek and suited to paddlers with basic skills, gradient in this section 6'/mile.

Join us for a delightful 4 1/2 to 5 hours down the BEAR CREEK Sunny and 80! Bring your lunch and snacks and water for the day. We will stop for a break about 2 hours into the paddle.

PRINT YOUR MAPS BEFOREHAND- there is very limited cell reception
We will leave Twin Oakes at 9:55,23sec

Meet at Put-In: 10:25AM , 9mile road west of Kaleva 1 1/2 miles, turn north on two track, 500' east of Bear creek. Follow two track to the left approximately 800' to creek. DNR public access site.

PUT-IN: GPS 44.371430 - 86.041815

Shuttle Cars at 10:35am (If you need more time, please get there a bit earlier).

TAKE-OUT: “Spirit of the Woods Conservation Club” Coates Hwy (Brethren)
GPS 44.312249 - 86.050079

Paddles in the water at 11:00am, after a short safety talk.

If you need directions or want to follow to the put in, we will leave from Twin Oakes CG at 9:55AM.

1. PFD
2. It's a good idea to bring dry clothes in a dry bag and some in your car.
3. Please be aware that we enjoy our alcoholic beverages off-river only due to safety and other concerns. Please respect the event host (It's awkward approaching someone mid-trip) and the clubs position on this matter. We’ll enjoy one with you after the trip.
4. We leave on time to make sure that those who have to drop out with out contacting us can do so. We also can't wait for those who will be running late to keep the paddle in order. Please be on time or early.
5. We leave together after the safety talk and picture. Please remain on land until the host has completed their duties in this regard.
6. Our sport is inherently dangerous. By signing up for this event you assume full responsibility for your and your quests safety, equipment and well being. The event includes but is not limited to loading, unloading, transport of equipment and shuttle participation. Failure to sign up for this event precludes my participation in this group's events.