Join members of RMCC and three other clubs for a casual lake paddle to get the season started. This trip is suitable for novices and families.
2018 — 14th Almost Annual Spring Kickoff Paddling Trip: Lonetree State Wildlife Area, Sunday March 25th
Participating organizations: Rocky Mountain Canoe Club ¤ Flatwater Frogs ¤ Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club ¤ Poudre Paddlers
Flyer: 2018 Spring Kickoff Paddle
Our traditional season opener on the South Platte River from Evans to Kersey/Kuner is not yet accessible. Although we hear that our traditional put-in at Riverside Park in Evans, Colorado should be available for us next year. But Colorado waters are calling. Join us for a morning paddle at the Lonetree State Wildlife Area. Facilities at the reservoir include a boat ramp, restrooms, shade shelters, and hiking trails.
- Bring your friends! Bring a snack or beverage to share after the paddle
- Pre-registration is not necessary. Membership is not required, though we encourage you to take this opportunity to join our organizations.
- Meet at the boat ramp on the west side of the reservoir (near the south end) – ready to launch at 10:00 a.m.
From Berthoud, go north on HWY 287 approximately 2 1/2 miles to Campion, turn west (left) on County Road 14 to County Road 21 (Lone tree Drive) and then one mile south (left) to the entrance.
- This trip could possibly be cancelled due to really bad weather. Please check with your club coordinator (list below) the day before for the trip status. We have not scheduled a snow/rain date.
- We will have a short launch meeting for everyone at 10:00 am at the boat ramp. Please unload boats and equipment promptly, and hand in waivers to your club coordinator (see below).
- Bring: Suitable canoe, kayak or inflatable. Also ESPECIALLY recommended is warm clothing, spare change of clothing, lunch, water, leak proof rubber boots and/or change of shoes, sunglasses, sun screen, sun hat, dry bag. Make sure children are well dressed for COLD water and air. Bring extra clothes and shoes for children!
Safety Notices
- WAIVERS & PFD’s REQUIRED. There are normal boating risks involved; thus signed waivers for club members and PFD’s (life vests) are required. Please Note: This is NOT an ACA sanctioned event.
Help us out by printing your waiver off your club website and bringing it to the meeting place.
- Hypothermia. The water can be quite cold on a spring trip like this. One of the best defenses against hypothermia in case of a tip-over is to travel with one or more companion boats, so that you can quickly get assistance to dry land and a change of clothes.
Organizations, Contacts and Links
Come on out and meet your fellow paddlers and club representatives.
For waiver print-outs and more club info:
Rocky Mountain Canoe Club – Kathryn Mutz, kathryn.mutz@colorado.eduhttps://rockymountaincanoeclub.net Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club – Jud Hurd, hurdofgoats@gmail.com, www.rmskc.org
Flatwater Frogs – Holly Burger, artafire@msn.com, https://www.facebook.com/groups/727839657360758/
Poudre Paddlers Canoe and Kayak Club – Debbie Hinde, dhinde1@msn.com, http://poudrepaddlers.weebly.com/
For more information on Lonetree State Wildlife Area, see http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Maps/LoneTreeSWA.pdf
Or call the Fort Collins office of Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 970-472-430