We will meet at 8:30 to paddle at 9:00 on a westerly cove on Lake Conroe, and paddle to Cagle Recreation Area, eat our lunch, and paddle back. This will be a longish (13 miles) Level 2 paddle with some fishermen and shallow water. Pace will be moderate (~2.5 - 3 mph), neither a lollygag nor a sprint, in order to finish up reasonably early. There are good rest room facilities near the put-in and lunch spot. There is a $5 per car day use fee.
Even though the Scott's Ridge webpage linked above says that the boat ramp is closed, I have been assured that it is indeed open.
This is how I imagine our trip:
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Driving Directions - From downtown Houston, take I-45 north 47 miles to Exit 94, FM 1097 at Willis. Take FM 1097 8.5 miles west, crossing Lake Conroe. Turn right on Scott's Ridge Road and drive to the boat ramp at the end. Stop and pay your $5 per car entry fee. It's about 60 miles from downtown Houston in all. Bring a lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen and sun protection. Lat-lon of put-in: 30° 27.215'N, 95° 37.816'W
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Hazards -- The usual southeast Texas snakes, fire ants, mosquitos, wasps, killer rabbits, broken bottles, power boats, slippery boat ramps can be expected among others, both expected and unexpected. There is always a slight chance of bears, rattlesnakes, and tarantulas. Wear good closed-toe footwear for submerged debris and to protect your pedicure.
Water is cold (50-ish). Be sure to dress for possible immersion and carry spare dry clothing in your boat. Wear no cotton on the water.
| Trip Leader |
Carl Kuhnen |
| Trip Assistants |
Robert Rollen |
| Trip Rating* |
2 |
| Ready to Launch at |
9:00 a.m.
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| Duration (hours) |
6 |
| Paddling Miles |
13 |
| Emergency Initiator |
Linda Kuhnen 713-444-6727 |
| Emergency Phone #s |
911, Montgomery Co Sheriff 936-760-5800,
US Forest Service 936-344-6205 |
| Latest Expected Return |
4:00 PM |
| Auto Description/Lic # |
Red Subaru Outback TSR 7650 |
| Distance from Houston |
60 miles |
* Trip ratings are only a guide. Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather.
This is an American Canoe Association (ACA) sanctioned event. All participants in ACA-insured activities must wear properly-fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets (Personal Flotation Devices, or PFDs) at all times during on-water activities.
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Guests – You are welcome to join us for a couple of paddle trips. There will be a $10 ACA event membership fee for non-ACA members. Hopefully you will then join HASK and continue paddling with us.