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Old 06-26-2018, 07:10 PM   #9
mfdanko99
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What a great day on the crooked river (Cuyahoga).
The turn out for this trip was amazing; we had 35 Paddlers (28 Kayaks & 4 Canoes)

The train was running late so we were able to catch the North Bound ride up and then back to Boston Mills. I learned that many of the paddlers never been on a train before so it was a cool experience for all.

The staff was great helping loading and unloading the boats, and it was sight to see 32 boats stacked up in a railroad car.

Once unloaded we did have a hike to the put-in, but we all worked together to get it done. The launch is a primitive launch but still nice.

Once on the water it was a nice paddle with some tight spots and many many curves & turns. It was nice to have Jessica in the front and I stayed in back and the radio's again helped when needed.

For most of the paddle you felt so isolated from every thing except the occasional train whistle or bike passing on the bike path.

The take out was a rough one, but we have done worse.

From the take out it was another hike to get to the cars.

After the paddle several groups went to the Winking Lizard Restaurants in Peninsula and Bedford Heights.

I hope everyone had a good time, I know I really enjoyed the whole day.

Mike Danko
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