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Ponca/Steel Cr. to Kyle's experts..
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:54 pm
by 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?
Re: Ponca/Steel Cr. to Kyle's experts..
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:14 pm
by 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.
Re: Ponca/Steel Cr. to Kyle's experts..
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:53 pm
by prophet
thanks!
Re: Ponca/Steel Cr. to Kyle's experts..
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:13 pm
by JB2012
The river is up pretty good right now.Sunday will most likely work. Sat. there will be plenty of water.
Re: Ponca/Steel Cr. to Kyle's experts..
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:52 pm
by Jaytee
why don't you put your non-paddlers in kayaks? A bit more stable and easier for non-paddlers to maneuver than canoes.
Re: Ponca/Steel Cr. to Kyle's experts..
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:55 pm
by 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
Re: Ponca/Steel Cr. to Kyle's experts..
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:04 pm
by Richard
I agree with PainterBob. And . . . in addition to not missing the take out . . . watch out for ticks.
Re: Ponca/Steel Cr. to Kyle's experts..
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:30 pm
by JB2012
And I was wrong. Sat the water was a bit low for big rafts--but just fine for smaller crafts!