Big Raccoon Creek - Tailwaters Recreation Area near Ferndale Road to Bridgeton

This is an IYAK/HCKC Combo trip

Trip Sponsor:  Jeff Stejskal HCKC / Vick Tillotson IYAK

Trip Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced. There will be current and strainers to avoid. There is a portage around a log jam before Mansfield. Good footwear is recommended. There is a portage at Mansfield to avoid a low head dam and we will eat lunch there. There is a picnic table. If possible, bring a cart for the Mansfield portage.

We will meet at the Tailwater Recreation Area at 11am, shuttle to
Bridgeton, and be on the water by 12:30pm.

Tailwater Put In: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GSHBC8dvdSvVEvTB7

Bridgeton Takeout https://maps.app.goo.gl/FaFbxugZEkDPTxGr8

This section is 12 miles long and we expect to be on the water around
4-5 hours. Pack a lunch for our portage stop.

Current forecast is for temps in the mid 50s, mostly sunny, and wind
around 5mph.  Water temp is in the low 60's. 

Suggested items to bring: Wide brimmed hat, sun block, hand sanitizer,
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, flashlight/headlamp, a
sense of adventure, and a good dose of humor. For clothing try to use
something other than cotton, especially if the weather is cool.
Polypropylene or polyester are good choices since neither holds water
and they wick moisture away from you.  With air the temp bring a change of cloths in dry bag.  If you have dry top, splash jacket or neoprene dress for the swim. 

Event hosts reserve the right to cancel due to inclement weather. Any
cancellation or adjustment to the schedule will be posted by 7pm
Friday before.

PDFs must be worn on the water.

If you have not done so for this year, 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/