Canoing and kayaking in Indiana.

[hotfarmboy1]

I'm really wanting to find someone to do a canoe/backpack trip. I'm thinking on White river starting around Daleville or so, and go for a day or two stopping and camping along the way. Not too many of my friends would be up for something like that. If anyone is up for it let me know. Only probs would be need to try to catch the river at a good level and not low. And would have to get out and carry it along the bank when we would get to that dam north of Noblesville at that plant.

[Smitty506th]

Where do you stay on the way down?

[hotfarmboy1]

I haven't done it yet, but I"m sure there'd be somewhere you could set up a small tent along the way and stop for the night.

[Jack Ryan]

My big problem right now is I work absolutely ever single day. I never plan anything more than a day or two ahead at most. Most yak trips are just a matter of getting home, looking at the water, noticing it's not raining right now and tossing the boat in the water. When I do go any where I never knew I'd be doing it the day before.

[Slab]

Originally Posted by Smitty506th

I yield to your superior whit sir.

Thanks, there are plenty of people in that area that would love to kayak with you if you find a put in and take out and post it around a week in advance.
You should be able to get at least 3 or 4 others to go with, maybe even more if the water is high enough that day.

Im sure you have seen the thread "float trip" The guy just found the public put ins and set a date. I went on the scouting trip since i was tripple booked for the actual date, but both trips turned out just fine.

[Ashkelon]

I really like multi-day trips on the ohio river. It is not the filthy backwater many think. Good fishing, great scenery and the Kentucky side of the river is very nice since they don't have the assinine law allowing owners to plant right to the bank or dump trash. In KY an easement is created on behalf of the State so landowners don't trash the shoreline.
If planning a multi day don't rule out the Ohio. You won't regret it.

[IndyBeerman]

Originally Posted by hotfarmboy1

I'm really wanting to find someone to do a canoe/backpack trip. I'm thinking on White river starting around Daleville or so, and go for a day or two stopping and camping along the way. Not too many of my friends would be up for something like that. If anyone is up for it let me know. Only probs would be need to try to catch the river at a good level and not low. And would have to get out and carry it along the bank when we would get to that dam north of Noblesville at that plant.

Me and a buddy are trying to plan a late summer early fall trip from the 144 bridge in Waverly through Martinsville to Spencer or Worthington, just need to get the time and a little extra equipment to do it, plus find a canoe to rent or borrow for the weekend.

[hotfarmboy1]

Originally Posted by IndyBeerman

Me and a buddy are trying to plan a late summer early fall trip from the 144 bridge in Waverly through Martinsville to Spencer or Worthington, just need to get the time and a little extra equipment to do it, plus find a canoe to rent or borrow for the weekend.

Heck, I'd be up for something like that. I've got access to my uncle's canoe. Before I borrowed it he hadn't used it, so he lets me keep it out here so I can use it. Its a nice 3 seater with storage compartment, dry well, and cupholders. So with me along, I'd have room for at least one more person, plus gear.

[Smitty506th]

I have been trying to get people to go backpacking all summer long. I go all year and would love to get out. I am not sure about the whole portage thing (such as where to go in Indiana) but I would love to do either. Is there a backpacking social group on INGO yet... If not someone should start one.

[Smitty506th]

I just started INGO Backpackers and INGO Paddlers in the social groups section. This way we can post trip info in a central place and organize things a little better.

All are welcome to join

(I'm not pushing the issue but I think a few reps are in order)