New Meetup: Saturday Flash Paddle for Experienced Paddlers; Narrows of the Harpeth

From: Michael
Sent on: Thursday, January 14, 2010 7:15 PM
Announcing a new Meetup for Paddle Adventures Plus!

What: Saturday Flash Paddle for Experienced Paddlers; Narrows of the Harpeth

When: Saturday, January 16, 2010 11:00 AM

Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.)

Saturday Flash Paddle for Experienced Paddlers; Narrows of the Harpeth @ Bell's Bend

10:00AM @ Shoney's for Breakfast
11:00AM @ Narrows of the Harpeth Put In

Narrows of the Harpeth
Experienced Paddlers Only for Winter Paddle
Class I River
5 miles
3 hours
Bell's Bend five mile paddle with unique 1/4 mile portage.
Put in and take out are walking distance from each other.
1248 Narrows of the Harpeth Rd, Kingston Springs, TN 37082

Google Map to Put In

Meeting Place for breakfast @ 10:00AM
Shoney's
7745 Highway 70 S, Nashville TN 37221
Bellevue
Google Maps

Forecast; low 50's

Put In; Narrows of the Harpeth @ Narrows of the Harpeth Rd off Cedar Hill Rd.
Take Out; Harris Street Bridge, Cedar Hill Rd

Winter Paddle;
Dress for cold air temperatures & cold water temperatures.
PFD Required. Winter Gear, Wear Layers, Extra Change of Clothes, Water.
Wetsuits recommended - recommended thickness is 2-3 mm.
Drysuit is a great option.

Experienced; by Paddle Adventure Plus standards is defined as you paddled at least five times in the last 12 months.
Members with limited experience are welcome to join paddles not stated as experienced only.

Harpeth River State Park
Kingston Springs TN 37887
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http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/HarpethRiver/

Harpeth River State Park Map
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/HarpethRiver/images/parkmap.pdf

Harpeth River Blueway Map
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/HarpethRiver/pdf/bluewaymap.pdf

History

Questions?
Contact Michael King via meetup e-mail or
EM [address removed]
MB [masked] (text is an option)

Learn more here:
http://www.PaddleAdventuresPlus.com/calendar/12323228/
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