Trip Description: Let's get out on the water for a leisurely paddle on Armand Bayou. We will launch from Bay Area Park and paddle north, into the upper reaches of the bayou; or south into Horsepen Bayou, depending on the group mood at put-in. Our serpentine path north is bordered by a lush, verdant landscape, providing home to alligators, turtles, and numerous bird species. A lazy gator and a few turtles are usually visible on this stretch of bayou.
It is predicted to be mostly sunny with some wind although it is mostly protected Upon returning to the put-in at Bay Area Park, some may wish to take a break and then continue to paddle further, or meet up at a nearby restaurant for lunch.
Be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and snack if desired (or lunch if you choose), and of course your PFD..
Directions: Click the Map quest link for map. From Houston take I-45 south toward Galveston, exit on to Bay Area Blvd, take a left and travel 5.6 miles east to Bay Area Park. Turn right to enter the park. Make right turn by ball fields and go straight, crossing the exit road into a small parking lot by the duck pond and boat launch. Watch for traffic on the exit road.
Plan to arrive in the Park by 10:00 so we can be on the water by 10:30.
If you will be late, please call trip leader and advise. Same if you are not going to paddle.
Hazards: Stumps, alligators, heat, dehydration, snakes, mosquitoes, wasps, thunderstorms, alien life forms . . . .
| Trip Leader |
Bill Ohsie
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| Trip Assistants |
John Grisaffi |
| Trip Rating* |
1 or 2 depending on wind |
| Ready to Launch at |
10:30 AM
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| Duration (hours) |
2 + hours
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| Paddling Miles |
~ 7 miles
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| Emergency Initiator |
n/a |
| Emergency Phone #s |
713-477-1221, Pasadena Police |
| Latest Expected Return |
2:00 PM
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| Auto Description/Lic # |
Red Subaru Outback - BCX5482
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| Distance from Houston |
Approx 28 miles
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* Trip ratings are only a guide. Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather.
This is an ACA sanctioned event. All participants in ACA-insured activities must wear properly-fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets (Personal Flotation Devices, or PFDs) at all times during on-water activities. Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver.
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Guests – You are welcome to join us for a couple of paddle trips. HASK will cover the $5 ACA event membership for non-ACA members. Hopefully you will then join HASK and continue paddling with us.