Bay Area Park to Red Bluff
Trip Description: Let's get out on the water for a leisurely paddle on Armand Bayou. We will launch from Bay Area Park boat launch (29.595758,-95.089713) and paddle North toward Red Bluff Road, it is bordered by a lush, verdant landscape, providing home to alligators, turtles, and numerous bird species.
Two side trips are possible. One is a channel off Armand Bayou near Red Bluff Road. This adds about 2 miles. Another is to go up Big Island Slough, near Bay Area Park, to Red Bluff Road. This adds another 2 miles.
This is a level 1 paddle unless the wind increases., and of course this could change on the day of the paddle.
Be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and snack if desired (or lunch if you choose), and of course your PFD (REQUIRED!)..
Directions: Click the Map quest link for map. From Houston take I-45 south toward Galveston, exit on to Bay Area Blvd, take a left and travel 5.6 miles east to Bay Area Park.
Plan to arrive in the Park in time to be on the water by 09:00 am.
If you will be late, please call trip leader and advise. Also notify trip leader if you are not going to paddle after having signed up for the paddle. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Hazards: Stumps, alligators, heat, dehydration, snakes, mosquitoes, wasps, thunderstorms, alien life forms . . . .
Here is a link showing the location of the boat ramp area in Bay area Park:
| Trip Leader |
Rob Weeks |
| Trip Assistants |
Phil Salvador |
| Trip Rating* |
1 or 2 depending on wind |
| Ready to Launch at |
9:00 AM
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| Duration (hours) |
3 - 5 hours
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| Paddling Miles |
~ 6 miles (may be 10 miles if two side trips are made)
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| Emergency Initiator |
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| Emergency Phone #s |
911 |
| Latest Expected Return |
2 PM
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| Auto Description/Lic. # |
Silver Ford Ranger
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| Distance from Houston |
Approximately 28 miles
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* Trip ratings are only a guide. Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather.
This is an 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. Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver.
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Guests – You are welcome to join us for a couple of paddle trips. HASK will cover the $10 ACA event membership for non-ACA members. Hopefully you will then join HASK and continue paddling with us.