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How long would it take to kayak 40ish miles?
Posted on 4/7/21 at 10:25 am
Posted on 4/7/21 at 10:25 am
I am wanting to go on a float trip on the river. I have casually been out on day trips and fishing backwater a lot but never anything that long. I know it all depends on current and such but roughly how many days would you say it would take to go on a trip that long? Would be solo so advice on essentials to take with me would be appreciated as well. Thank you
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Posted on 4/7/21 at 10:48 am to MeauxJeaux999
3 or 4 days. I would plan for 4 if you plan to stop and fish along the way or just want to take your time to enjoy the trip.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 10:50 am to MeauxJeaux999
call one of the float trip rental places there and ask
i wouldnt expect to get very far each day unless you plan to constantly paddle the whole time and if you do that, figure walking speed or maybe 3-4 miles an hour at best
i wouldnt expect to get very far each day unless you plan to constantly paddle the whole time and if you do that, figure walking speed or maybe 3-4 miles an hour at best
Posted on 4/7/21 at 10:56 am to MeauxJeaux999
I’d say 4 days to do it leisurely. The longest trip I take is a 13 mile and it’s a good 12 hour float with stopping for food and to swim and goof off.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 11:01 am to MeauxJeaux999
It would also probably depend on exactly WHAT river you plan to do this on. Some slow moving river out in back country would be pretty interesting but likely would require more paddling to get in the miles.
Doing the Mississippi right now with high water and fast moving currents would probably be quicker, but a hell of a lot more dangerous with big ship river traffic, crew boats, tugs and barges, etc. plying those waters. I know those big ships throw quite a wake, especially when heading up-river against the river's flow.
Doing the Mississippi right now with high water and fast moving currents would probably be quicker, but a hell of a lot more dangerous with big ship river traffic, crew boats, tugs and barges, etc. plying those waters. I know those big ships throw quite a wake, especially when heading up-river against the river's flow.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 11:24 am to MeauxJeaux999
Following....just got wife and myself Hobie Outbacks. Interested in where you would target a trip.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 11:30 am to MeauxJeaux999
Depends on the river. You can easily do that in a day on some.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 11:59 am to MeauxJeaux999
Lots of variables as pointed out ... leisurely floating taking in the elements or paddling for time constraints. Several years ago I met this young kid, Sam Mathieu (23 yrs old) who kayaked the Mississippi River from MN to the GOM. He paddled from 35 miles to 112 miles each day. I met him in Destrehan and took care of him with Cajun groceries. Click on this instagram link to follow his epic 76 day journey with awesome pics, video, and great writing skills ... Sam's solo river run The detailed pics of the river are astounding how they change from crystal clear, to blue, to muddy brown over it's 2400 mile course.
Day 1
Red Stick
Destrehan - Hale Boggs Bridge
coyote in Venice
Final day sunrise
Day 1
Red Stick
Destrehan - Hale Boggs Bridge
coyote in Venice
Final day sunrise
Posted on 4/7/21 at 1:59 pm to MeauxJeaux999
I looked into the Devils river trip and 48 miles is approximately 4 days.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 9:34 pm to MeauxJeaux999
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Posted on 4/8/21 at 10:39 am to MeauxJeaux999
Check out the Texas Water Safari
Posted on 4/8/21 at 6:52 pm to MeauxJeaux999
100 miles seems insane in a day. I’ve never kayaked without drinking and having fun, but I’ve done 8-10 miles a day on a river that flows 3-4 miles and hour and it takes 6-8 hours of paddling usually. Now this was with hobie’s and others so not meant to cover distance.
But I would check local guides and go from there as said.
But I would check local guides and go from there as said.
Posted on 4/8/21 at 8:11 pm to MeauxJeaux999
About 12 hours of steady paddling with no stops and the current at your back.
Posted on 4/9/21 at 9:24 am to MeauxJeaux999
I thought about doing this on the Amite. Put in near 190 and get out at Fred's. Anyone ever do this? If so how long did it take? Any place to "legally" access the water? I know that area can be dangerous depending on water levels. It's about 12 miles in a straight line, so I figure its about 20ish miles following the river.
Posted on 4/9/21 at 11:45 pm to MeauxJeaux999
Myself and 4 buddies conquered Devils River for my bachelor party trip. 40 miles or so, non stop fishing/trip of a lifetime...took 4 days but could have easily done in it half the time if we were pressed.
Posted on 4/10/21 at 12:21 am to MeauxJeaux999
How long does it take to kayak from the highland road park launch on bayou fountain to Fred’s in Port Vincent?
Posted on 4/11/21 at 2:42 pm to MeauxJeaux999
I just want to say,
I have paddled the Pee Dee River where it took me 4 hours to paddle 21 miles during a flood.
I have paddled the same stretch wher e it took me 17hours of paddling.
River flow has so much to do with it.
I have paddled the Pee Dee River where it took me 4 hours to paddle 21 miles during a flood.
I have paddled the same stretch wher e it took me 17hours of paddling.
River flow has so much to do with it.
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