UpComing Floats
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Arkansas River Coalition Float – Arkansas River, Hackney to Arkansas City
Saturday, October 26th, 2019
Saturday, October 26th, 2019
REQUIRED: A signed Waiver and Release of Liability is required of each participating paddler, even if you have your own boat. Please download the release form from this website under <Floats> and complete before arriving. All participants are required to wear a properly fitted flotation device (PFD).
DESCRIPTION: This float trip will start at the Rainbow Bend bridge west of Strother Field, Ks. and end at the Chestnut Park boat ramp in Arkansas City, Ks. This is about a 14mile trip. Our launch site is somewhat difficult, with the only access being under the bridge. There will be assistance available in getting people and gear to the river. The landing will be at an improved canoe / kayak ramp. Pack a lunch and we will stop at a sandbar about noon to rest, visit and eat. The river is generally wide and slow in this area. There should be adequate depth in the channel and few obstacles. Those wishing to camp on Saturday evening will proceed downriver from Chestnut Park Saturday evening and find a suitable sandbar to spend the night. We will complete our trip Sunday morning, arriving at the Grouse Creek boat ramp on the Kansas Oklahoma border south of Silverdale.
FLOAT LEADER: Mark Hughes . . . for further information and to reserve a kayak or other equipment send an e-mail to mhughes@sysmatrix.net or, call or text (316) 253-7438 (e-mail or text preferred)
FLOAT LAUNCH SITE: We will launch our boats from the Rainbow Bend bridge on 202nd road. 202nd is about a mile north of Strother Field / Hackney or 3.3 miles south of the Walnut River bridge in Winfield on US 77. From 202nd and US 77 proceed about 5.5 miles west to the bridge. Parking is along the north side of the road on the east end of the bridge.
FLOAT LANDING SITE: We will land at the new Chestnut Park kayak landing on West Chestnut Ave. in Arkansas City.
TIMETABLE: Meet before 8:30 a.m. at the launch site, unload boats and be ready to run the shuttle at 8:45 to the landing site. We should be on the water shortly after 9:30 a.m. This is a longer than usual trip so please be on time and prepared. Bring plenty of water, sunblock, and snacks. Plan to be on the water for 7 ½ – 8 ½ hours.
SUGGESTED CARRY ITEMS: Please review the requirements and suggestions available under the “Floats” heading on the website. It is important that you bring a complete change of clothing in a waterproof container, sun and rain protection and plenty of drinking water.
COST: There is no cost for joining our floats which are made possible by voluntary, tax deductible, donations from friends, supporters and participants like you. A $15 donation suggested when using ARC-supplied equipment. Please make donation checks payable to The Arkansas River Coalition Inc. When giving a cash donation, write the amount of your donation on the back of your Waiver of Liability form if you wish to receive a receipt. All cash donations not so identified will be recorded as anonymous.
NEED A KAYAK or PFD to participate in this float? Contact Mark Hughes as early as possible to reserve your equipment. Equipment is limited and will be reserved in the order requests are received. If you have reserved equipment and are unable to attend, please provide as much notice as is practical. No new requests will be accepted after 1:00 pm on Friday the 25th.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please see the “Ark River Guide Gt Bend – OK” on this website for more detailed description of the river in this area. Feel free to ask questions that have not been addressed.
DESCRIPTION: This float trip will start at the Rainbow Bend bridge west of Strother Field, Ks. and end at the Chestnut Park boat ramp in Arkansas City, Ks. This is about a 14mile trip. Our launch site is somewhat difficult, with the only access being under the bridge. There will be assistance available in getting people and gear to the river. The landing will be at an improved canoe / kayak ramp. Pack a lunch and we will stop at a sandbar about noon to rest, visit and eat. The river is generally wide and slow in this area. There should be adequate depth in the channel and few obstacles. Those wishing to camp on Saturday evening will proceed downriver from Chestnut Park Saturday evening and find a suitable sandbar to spend the night. We will complete our trip Sunday morning, arriving at the Grouse Creek boat ramp on the Kansas Oklahoma border south of Silverdale.
FLOAT LEADER: Mark Hughes . . . for further information and to reserve a kayak or other equipment send an e-mail to mhughes@sysmatrix.net or, call or text (316) 253-7438 (e-mail or text preferred)
FLOAT LAUNCH SITE: We will launch our boats from the Rainbow Bend bridge on 202nd road. 202nd is about a mile north of Strother Field / Hackney or 3.3 miles south of the Walnut River bridge in Winfield on US 77. From 202nd and US 77 proceed about 5.5 miles west to the bridge. Parking is along the north side of the road on the east end of the bridge.
FLOAT LANDING SITE: We will land at the new Chestnut Park kayak landing on West Chestnut Ave. in Arkansas City.
TIMETABLE: Meet before 8:30 a.m. at the launch site, unload boats and be ready to run the shuttle at 8:45 to the landing site. We should be on the water shortly after 9:30 a.m. This is a longer than usual trip so please be on time and prepared. Bring plenty of water, sunblock, and snacks. Plan to be on the water for 7 ½ – 8 ½ hours.
SUGGESTED CARRY ITEMS: Please review the requirements and suggestions available under the “Floats” heading on the website. It is important that you bring a complete change of clothing in a waterproof container, sun and rain protection and plenty of drinking water.
COST: There is no cost for joining our floats which are made possible by voluntary, tax deductible, donations from friends, supporters and participants like you. A $15 donation suggested when using ARC-supplied equipment. Please make donation checks payable to The Arkansas River Coalition Inc. When giving a cash donation, write the amount of your donation on the back of your Waiver of Liability form if you wish to receive a receipt. All cash donations not so identified will be recorded as anonymous.
NEED A KAYAK or PFD to participate in this float? Contact Mark Hughes as early as possible to reserve your equipment. Equipment is limited and will be reserved in the order requests are received. If you have reserved equipment and are unable to attend, please provide as much notice as is practical. No new requests will be accepted after 1:00 pm on Friday the 25th.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please see the “Ark River Guide Gt Bend – OK” on this website for more detailed description of the river in this area. Feel free to ask questions that have not been addressed.