Strawberry river

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Strawberry river

Post by Jason O » Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:47 pm

Does anyone run a shuttle on the Strawberry? I'm looking at doing one of the two sections betwen 167 and 58. What is a good level on the Poughkeepsie gauge to float? Thanks for any help.

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Re: Strawberry river

Post by DeBo » Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:28 pm

The gage is at 2.5 now. I have done it at 2 feet and it was low but floatable. The water quality was great and it was a very nice trip. Unfortunatley I don't know of anyone who does shuttles.
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Re: Strawberry river

Post by wdw03002 » Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:42 pm

No one shuttles up there. Pretty rural area...but an awesome creek. You won't encounter too much traffic.

The nature conservancy has bought some land up there.

http://www.nature.org/wherewework/north ... 11144.html[/url]

This is really exciting for a creek that get little attention outside of locals. Enjoy.

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Re: Strawberry river

Post by DeBo » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:30 pm

I took a group up for a tour of the Nature Conservancy's demonstration ranch a few years ago. It is a beautiful place. I would like to float the river again myself. If we get several others to go, we can run our own shuttle.
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Re: Strawberry river

Post by Jason O » Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:42 am

I would be up for that. It would have to be during the week for me to go though. Only get one weekend off a month and I like to spend that with my kids.

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Re: Strawberry river

Post by DeBo » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:35 am

I'm headed for the San Juan this week. If we still have water when I get back, I'll try to put together a midweek trip.
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Re: Strawberry river

Post by Karla » Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:09 pm

I would like to go if on a Friday or Monday that I am off, preferably a weekend if you plan another day also.

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Re: Strawberry river

Post by Minna Ulmer » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:46 pm

I wanna go too. I'll watch to see when andtry to meet you all. minna

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Re: Strawberry river

Post by DeBo » Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:11 pm

Just got back from the San Juan and looks like the Strawberry is on the rise! I'm thinking a trip this week is in order. Will keep you posted.
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Re: Strawberry river

Post by Karla » Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:18 pm

What is it like? Rapids? scenery? Might be interested if nothing else comes up for Saturday. Long pools?

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Re: Strawberry river

Post by Cowper » Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:37 pm

It didn't get quite enough rain back when this was posted, so I failed to follow up on your questions at the time, but here for future reference:

What is it like?
Rapids? A few, at least one really fun one, a hair easier than Cadron.
scenery? Yes. No big bluffs, but pretty pastoral stream, great water quality, tree lined banks, etc.
Long pools? Some - but I don't really remember them, so they must not be too bad.
Trash: Get a little every time you go!

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