Sept. 28: 9:30 Sunset Park, Kimberly
Miles: 4.5
Challenges: We will be paddling upstream into a strong flow for the first half of the paddle.
Meet: Sunset Park, Kimberly
Launch: 9:30 a.m., Sunset Park, Kimberly. Restrooms available. Rest stop at Telulah Park, restrooms available.
Land: Sunset Park, Kimberly
Fee: $15 per adult, $10 for NEWP members. Under age 16, free with an adult. Fee covers ACA event insurance, bus and marketing costs. No one is paid. Any proceeds to the NEWP.
Registration coming soon.
Preregister with the button above to let us know you’re coming. Complete your ACA waiver form (and/or ACA waiver for minors form) in advance to save time at the launch.
SAFETY FIRST
- All participants must wear a personal flotation device (PFD or lifejacket) at all times while on the water.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the paddle or during lunch stops.
BOAT RENTALS
Members of NEWP can arrange to borrow a boat by contacting a member of the Board. Several boat rental businesses operate in the region. NEW ROUTE! Sunset Park out-and-back
Due to excessive flows on the Fox River, our NEW ROUTE will be to launch at Sunset Park in Kimberly, paddle upstream to Telulah Park for a break and then paddle back to Sunset Park. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to experience the locks because, at the near-record flow rates, the draw from the dams presents too much of a threat. NEWP will not require our usual $15 fee for this paddle, but contributions would be appreciated. Weather has already put us at a loss for the season. Participants still must register for insurance reasons. For water flow information go to USGS site.