Canoing and kayaking in Indiana.

[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.

[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)

[quiggly]

I am looking for someone to help me scout the White River for camping / water access areas.

I regularly hit the sections between Anderson and Carmel.

I would really like to see if it is possibly to do a 5-7 day trip on the White. I think the big issue is getting all the way through Indy in a day. If anyone is interested in doing day trips to Scout this let me know.

There are a lot of secluded places that you could camp if you got in late and out early but I would prefer to find some legal places.

There are campgrounds on the White at Clare that you could easily use. I need to find something on the South side of Carmel where you can camp and get water.

[K_Watson]

I'm sure somebody on here lives in Indy along the river, or one of it's larger tributaries, or knows somebody who does. Maybe they would let you stop off and pitch a tent for the night.

As far as the southern part of Carmel / Fishers, most if not all of the property along the western bank belongs to the Carmel city water treatment plant or the various quarries, the eastern bank is Fishers and I am not sure who owns it. Although, there is a large unused (practically abandoned) wooded/grassy lot on the Fishers side before the 96th street bridge. It belongs to some strip mall developing company. Either way I don't think they would be too receptive.

There is a Carmel city park at 106th Street and Hazeldell on the Carmel side that has water access, but I am sure it is a dawn - dusk only park, but it wouldn't hurt to call the parks department and tell them your plans and ask for an exception.

[hotfarmboy1]

Originally Posted by quiggly

I am looking for someone to help me scout the White River for camping / water access areas.

I regularly hit the sections between Anderson and Carmel.

I would really like to see if it is possibly to do a 5-7 day trip on the White. I think the big issue is getting all the way through Indy in a day. If anyone is interested in doing day trips to Scout this let me know.

There are a lot of secluded places that you could camp if you got in late and out early but I would prefer to find some legal places.

There are campgrounds on the White at Clare that you could easily use. I need to find something on the South side of Carmel where you can camp and get water.

I might be up for that sometime. That's the sort of trip I'd like to do. At least a 2-3 day trip, like a weekend trip.

[Ashkelon]

Originally Posted by quiggly

I am looking for someone to help me scout the White River for camping / water access areas.

I regularly hit the sections between Anderson and Carmel.

I would really like to see if it is possibly to do a 5-7 day trip on the White. I think the big issue is getting all the way through Indy in a day. If anyone is interested in doing day trips to Scout this let me know.

There are a lot of secluded places that you could camp if you got in late and out early but I would prefer to find some legal places.

There are campgrounds on the White at Clare that you could easily use. I need to find something on the South side of Carmel where you can camp and get water.

Do you have the Hays White River Guide Book? Lays out the entire East and West Fork in great detail. Breaks down the rivers in sections. Knowing where the upcoming dams are is very helpful.

[quiggly]

Originally Posted by Ashkelon

Do you have the Hays White River Guide Book? Lays out the entire East and West Fork in great detail. Breaks down the rivers in sections. Knowing where the upcoming dams are is very helpful.

Is it pretty recent? The only things I have ever found are really out of date.

[Ashkelon]

Originally Posted by quiggly

Is it pretty recent? The only things I have ever found are really out of date.

Its dated but the Dams are still there and major formations are still intact. I still find it useful and worht the 15 bucks for sure.

I agree with Jack Ryan about the slow moving water. If planning a trip like this perhaps consider a little two stroke to get you down through the stagnant parts.