Annual Memorial Day Palisades Float. Despite it being a holiday, it wasn’t too crowded but more than I would normally like. It had stormed a day or two before so the water was super muddy. It was high but not too bad. It did limit the number of beaches available. It was too high for...
Second time on these sections of rivers. Water levels higher and faster than ideal but totall fine.Saw some other kayakers that floated the Courtois from Berryman or Butts.They aid there were several trees down and across up river from where we put in.Courtois and Huzzah were relatively clear. Only stopped twice for maybe total of...
This was a spur of the moment solo float/car camping trip. Drove down to Pulltite Campground which is part of Ozark National Scenic Riverways and camped for the night. Got up early and had Akers Ferry Canoe Rental shuttle my car to Round Spring. I think I took a picture of empty campsite 46 because...
Second time on the Palisades run and we got shot at… AGAIN. Water levels were low but not bad for this stretch of the river. Float Details LaunchPacific Palisades LandingAllenton Access Shuttle6.1 Miles/13 Min (30 RT) River Distance6.9 mi (Map) – 8.74 mi (GPS) GaugesMeramec at Pacific-1.05 ft @ 806 ft3/2 Start/Stop Time11:54 AM –...
This was a MUCH better experience on this stretch of river than the first time (the flood float). One nice part about this run is you can stop at Meramec Spring Park and hike up to the spring. It’s a privately owned park operated by the The James Foundation. There is an entrance fee for...