Ponca/Steel Cr. to Kyle's experts..

[prophet]

wanting to take non-paddlers there on Sunday. planned to rent a raft but they thought the level would be below the 20" airspace minimum for raft rental. thinking about "making" a raft by putting two canoes together but wondering if its going to be too low, dont want a scrapey run for that. The OWP recommended levels makes me think water level would be fine..

go/no go?

[Mtngal]

It'll be a wee bit boney. A couple of weeks ago we floated at 18" and we were dragging very slightly. I've floated it as low as 25" below and still had fun.

[prophet]

thanks!

[JB2012]

The river is up pretty good right now.Sunday will most likely work. Sat. there will be plenty of water.

[Jaytee]

why don't you put your non-paddlers in kayaks? A bit more stable and easier for non-paddlers to maneuver than canoes.

[painterbob]

if they are NON-PADDLERS why bring them to the white water section of the river?? to enjoy the day, drive a little farther down stream rent the raft from, Wild Bill the river will be at a good , safe, first timer trip flow.... just don't miss that take out

[Richard]

I agree with PainterBob. And . . . in addition to not missing the take out . . . watch out for ticks.

[JB2012]

And I was wrong. Sat the water was a bit low for big rafts--but just fine for smaller crafts!