jmcghee Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Can anyone suggest a section of the Dupage to float for a full day (8 hrs. or so). All I'm looking for is a put in and take out, no honey holes or anything. You can PM me if you'd like. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKollmann Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Just checked my "Paddling Illinois" reference book of canoe and kayak trips in our great state, and there are a couple options for a full 8-hour float, depending on your paddling abilities . . . - St. Charles Road bridge --> Mack Road bridge (8 miles) - Hammel Woods below dam in Hammel Woods Forest Preserve --> Channahon at Route 6 bridge . . . a wide area along the shoulder accommodates several cars. This is a better take-out spot than a bit downstream before the dam which can be tricky if you were to get caught in the current and swept over the dangerous spillway! Trust you have someone available to pick you up at the take-out point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcghee Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Just checked my "Paddling Illinois" reference book of canoe and kayak trips in our great state, and there are a couple options for a full 8-hour float, depending on your paddling abilities . . . - St. Charles Road bridge --> Mack Road bridge (8 miles) - Hammel Woods below dam in Hammel Woods Forest Preserve --> Channahon at Route 6 bridge . . . a wide area along the shoulder accommodates several cars. This is a better take-out spot than a bit downstream before the dam which can be tricky if you were to get caught in the current and swept over the dangerous spillway! Trust you have someone available to pick you up at the take-out point. That's very helpful... thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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