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Trinity River from Hwy 105 to Hwy US-90 (Liberty, TX)

When:
Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Where:
Texas Hwy 105 Trinity River Crossing
Moss Hill, TX  77575
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Chris Arceneaux
Coordiinator
Category:
HASK Paddle Trip
Registration is closed - Event is full
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Be on time, be ready, ask Mother Nature for a little current.
Cancellation Policy:
Notify the Event Contact to cancel your registration.
Capacity:
6
Available Slots:
Filled
No Fee
No Fee
Paddle a natural Texas river with limited development. It will be the early start of spring so who knows what we'll see.

 

 

A cart to transport your kayak to the river's edge is highly desirable. I hope to have enough to share. Don't buy one just for this trip. Due to ruts on the paths from the base of the Hwy 105 bridge, I would not suggest trying to get closer without 4-wheel drive.

 

This should be an moderately easy paddle with a rest and/or lunch stop, depending on timing, so bring a lunch and hydration. It is 26 miles with some steady current. I ask that we get a good early start. We did this paddle Exactly 6 years ago and it took our at dusk. Gauge Data for Liberty, TX:

 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=hgx&gage=lbyt2&hydro_type=0
 
Be prepared, as always, for rain, insects, and possible immersion if you should get unlucky or ecstatic. Have a set of warm dry clothes in your boat. There could be a few pulls over shallow spots. Some basic camping gear would be good insurance.
 
 
 
 
Jan-18-2014 Photo of Put-In. 

Let's meet at 8:00 and launch before 9. Driving directions to the put-in:
Locate your favorite directions to Moss Hill, TX (60 miles from downtown Houston), take Hwy 105 West for 4 miles, cross the river and turn left to drive to the river's edge where we will meet.  You can also get to it by driving North on US-59 toward Cleveland, TX and driving East on Hwy 105
 
A good shuttle plan will speed things up, so be innovative and flexible to reduce time on the highway. Due to the virus, carpooling shall only occur with occupants wearing masks and windows down for maximum air exchange. We do need volunteers to carry multiple paddlers and kayaks back and forth. I will have my trailer for 3. Be kind.

The Take-out is in Liberty, TX, also on the West side of the river. It's a steep boat ramp.  As always, do not leave anything valuable in vehicles at either location.

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A link with additional informaton:    http://southwestpaddler.com/docs/trinity7.html

Hazards..........................:  A moderate current, slippery boat ramp, fire ants, some boat traffic, cold water.

HASK Trip Rating*……....: 2 (read-easy). If it's windy, the distance makes it a Level 2. 
Have with you ................: Water, lunch, sunscreen, warm clothing in a dry bag

Duration…………………...:  5 hours with shuttle
Paddling Miles…………...: 26 miles 
Emergency #s, ................:  911 

Distance from Houston….:  75 miles (From Downtown Houston)

 

 

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Have with you - Water, snacks, lunch, sports drinks, sunscreen, warm clothing in a dry bag. Have rain gear handy in your boat.


COVID - 19 - Please observe COVID-19 precautions: masks when in close proximity to other people, keep distance on land and water, avoid sharing equipment, but do help people with boats.

Trip Leader Chris Arceneaux
Trip Assistants TBD
Trip Rating* 1 (but note, possible 6 hours on the water, with bio breaks)
Launch 9:30 AM. Please arrive early enough to be ready to launch at 9:30 AM.
Duration (hours) 6 Hours Estimate
Paddling Miles 26.5
Emergency Initiator (Level 3 & 4) NA
Emergency Phone #s 911
Latest Expected Return 5 pm
Auto Description/Lic # Blue Ford Explorer; DWP-2182
Distance from center of Houston 75 miles to NNE

This is an ACA sanctioned event.   All participants in ACA-insured activities must wear properly-fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejackets (Personal Flotation Devices, or PFDs) at all times during on-water activities. Competent in conducting a wet exit. Spray decks recommended, but not required. Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver. 

Waivers - Please complete our easy to use online waiver if you are a HASK member who has not signed a waiver within the last 12 months or a non- HASK participant. Read the waiver carefully.  You give up substantial rights when you sign it.

COVID-19 Waivers.

Use the link HASK COVID-19 Waiver  to open the waiver in PDF form.  Print off the form, sign it and either bring it to the event or scan and email to me at bill@ohsiesworld.net as an attachment.  Other options are to take a photo of your waiver on your phone or scan using the Adobe Scan app and emailing or Text to Bill Ohsie.
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  • You will receive a confirmation email. Please download and print a copy of the waiver and bring it to the trip put-in. 

Guests – You are welcome to join us for a couple of paddle trips.  HASK will cover the $5 ACA event membership for non-ACA members. Hopefully you will then join HASK and continue paddling with us.