UpComing Floats
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Arkansas River Coalition River Float - Saturday October 27, 2018
Upper El Dorado Lake and East Branch of the Walnut River
Upper El Dorado Lake and East Branch of the Walnut River
FLOAT LEADER: Vince Marshall . . . for further information and for reserving a kayak, send an e-mail to marshallfam@prodigy.net or call 680-9669.
REQUIRED: A signed 'Waiver and Release of Liability' form 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.
DESCRIPTION: This river float will start at the Durachen Creek boat ramp located next to the K-177 bridge over that creek (and located along the northeast shores of El Dorado Lake). From that boat ramp we will paddle down a short portion of Durachen Creek to the upper end of the Lake. We will then paddle along the BNSF railroad causeway fill to the bridge under the west end of that railroad causeway.
Making our way under that railroad bridge we will then paddle through the shallow backwater pool located between the railroad and the Kansas Turnpike causeway fills and then under the N.E. Chelsea Road bridge. (Note: our final landing site will be just east of this bridge.) From that bridge we will paddle up the East Branch of the Walnut River and then returning to the landing ramp near the N.E. Chelsea Road bridge. Total paddling distance will be around 7 to 8 miles depending on how far we can paddle up the river.
FLOAT LAUNCH SITE: We will launch our boats from the Durachen Creek boat ramp.....Again this ramp is located just off the northeast end of the K-177 bridge over that creek. To drive to this launch location go on U.S. highway 54 approximately 5 miles east of El Dorado to the K-177 highway intersection. Drive north on K-177 about 5.5 miles to the Durachen Creek bridge. Note: if you need a map of the float launch and landing sites and mileage references from El Dorado, contact Vince via e-mail.
FLOAT LANDING SITE: We will land at the boat ramp located next to the Northeast Chelsea Rd. bridge. This site can be accessed from K-177 by driving onto the railroad overpass and exiting on the north-west end of the overpass onto 70th Road. A short drive on this road comes to a turn to the north where it becomes the N.E. Chelsea Rd. The landing site is located on the southeast side of the N.E. Chelsea Rd. bridge.
TIMETABLE: Meet before 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Durachen Creek boat ramp. We will run a fairly short shuttle of our vehicles and be on the water around 10:00 a.m. We should be landing at the boat ramp near the N.E. Chelsea Rd. bridge before 2:30 p.m.
SAFETY RULES: Safety is paramount----these safety guidelines must be observed.
1 All participants are required to wear a properly fitted flotation device (PFD).
2. There will be a designated lead boat, or probe, and a sweep (end) boat. Stay with the group, do not move
ahead of the probe and do not fall behind the sweep (end).
3. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly not allowed while floating or during rest / lunch stops.
MEDICAL: Participants should be in good health and good physical condition. It takes extra time and expense (which a participant needing assistance will be responsible for) to receive medical attention while on the river.
SUGGESTED CARRY ITEMS: Bring adequate drinking water, sun protection, lunch/snacks, and the usual safety and essential gear.
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 - $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 and/or PFD to participate in this float? Contact Vince as soon 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 call Vince and cancel your request. No new requests will be accepted after Thursday, Oct. 25.
The Arkansas River Coalition is much more than just a paddle club. If you are not a member of ARC, please consider joining to support its mission to protect, restore and improve the entire watershed and enhance the well-being of all life it sustains. Membership application forms may be downloaded from this website under <Join.>
REQUIRED: A signed 'Waiver and Release of Liability' form 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.
DESCRIPTION: This river float will start at the Durachen Creek boat ramp located next to the K-177 bridge over that creek (and located along the northeast shores of El Dorado Lake). From that boat ramp we will paddle down a short portion of Durachen Creek to the upper end of the Lake. We will then paddle along the BNSF railroad causeway fill to the bridge under the west end of that railroad causeway.
Making our way under that railroad bridge we will then paddle through the shallow backwater pool located between the railroad and the Kansas Turnpike causeway fills and then under the N.E. Chelsea Road bridge. (Note: our final landing site will be just east of this bridge.) From that bridge we will paddle up the East Branch of the Walnut River and then returning to the landing ramp near the N.E. Chelsea Road bridge. Total paddling distance will be around 7 to 8 miles depending on how far we can paddle up the river.
FLOAT LAUNCH SITE: We will launch our boats from the Durachen Creek boat ramp.....Again this ramp is located just off the northeast end of the K-177 bridge over that creek. To drive to this launch location go on U.S. highway 54 approximately 5 miles east of El Dorado to the K-177 highway intersection. Drive north on K-177 about 5.5 miles to the Durachen Creek bridge. Note: if you need a map of the float launch and landing sites and mileage references from El Dorado, contact Vince via e-mail.
FLOAT LANDING SITE: We will land at the boat ramp located next to the Northeast Chelsea Rd. bridge. This site can be accessed from K-177 by driving onto the railroad overpass and exiting on the north-west end of the overpass onto 70th Road. A short drive on this road comes to a turn to the north where it becomes the N.E. Chelsea Rd. The landing site is located on the southeast side of the N.E. Chelsea Rd. bridge.
TIMETABLE: Meet before 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Durachen Creek boat ramp. We will run a fairly short shuttle of our vehicles and be on the water around 10:00 a.m. We should be landing at the boat ramp near the N.E. Chelsea Rd. bridge before 2:30 p.m.
SAFETY RULES: Safety is paramount----these safety guidelines must be observed.
1 All participants are required to wear a properly fitted flotation device (PFD).
2. There will be a designated lead boat, or probe, and a sweep (end) boat. Stay with the group, do not move
ahead of the probe and do not fall behind the sweep (end).
3. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly not allowed while floating or during rest / lunch stops.
MEDICAL: Participants should be in good health and good physical condition. It takes extra time and expense (which a participant needing assistance will be responsible for) to receive medical attention while on the river.
SUGGESTED CARRY ITEMS: Bring adequate drinking water, sun protection, lunch/snacks, and the usual safety and essential gear.
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 - $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 and/or PFD to participate in this float? Contact Vince as soon 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 call Vince and cancel your request. No new requests will be accepted after Thursday, Oct. 25.
The Arkansas River Coalition is much more than just a paddle club. If you are not a member of ARC, please consider joining to support its mission to protect, restore and improve the entire watershed and enhance the well-being of all life it sustains. Membership application forms may be downloaded from this website under <Join.>