Potter's Bridge to 116th Street on White River
Hosted by: Kyle Wills & Vicki Tillotson
Contact info: 463-269-8147
Put-in: Potter's Bridge Park in Noblesville, IN -- 19401 N Allisonville Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060 -- 40.072667645544044, -85.99860586907639
Take-out: White River Canoe Launch -- 6136 Wapihani Dr, Fishers, IN 46038 -- 39.95623667554234, -86.06427656624639
Meet time: 10:30
Estimated finish time: 3-4 PM
Intended fleets: Flat water, sea kayak.
Put-in note: the launch is concrete steps about 500 feet upriver from Potter's Bridge. There is a 10-car parking lot close to the steps, and a larger parking lot next to the covered bridge. Plan to unload boats by the small parking lot, then move your car to the larger parking lot to run shuttle.
Trip Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Expect mostly calm flowing water with few hazards. There may be trees or rocks in the river, so basic boat handling skills may be required. This is a 13 mile paddle. We'll plan to stop at a sand bar part way through the run and have a snack. It's hard to predict what the weather will be like, so check the weather and dress accordingly. The water's still cool, so bring a change of clothes in a dry bag.
Suggested items to bring: Wide brimmed hat, sun block, sunglasses, large sponge, bilge pump or container to bail out water, water, snacks, towel, change of clothes, water shoes, paddling gloves, rain gear, bug spray, safety whistle, camera, a sense of adventure, and a good dose of humor. For clothing try to use something other than cotton, especially since the weather will be cool. Polypropylene or polyester are good choices since neither holds water and they wick moisture away from you.
HCKC rules require you to wear a PFD while on the water.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE NEW E-WAIVER. HCKC is moving to a new electronic waiver system instead of our old paper waiver. This only needs to be completed once each year. If you have already submitted your e-waiver, you do not need to do it again until next year. If you are bringing a non-member guest, they should use this e-waiver.
HCKC E-Waiver: https://hoosiercanoeclub.org/E-Waiver/
