Saturday's paddle to the inland lakes on Matagorda Island will be an adventurous one pushing 16 miles. Pack a lunch and we'll enjoy what the area has the best to offer
We can break into groups and exchange stories over beverages later. Check Google Earth for areas to explore. Insect repellant may be necessary. I will bring a "privacy" tent for the "privy".
Directions to the Put-in: +/- 150 miles From Houston: Drive 90 miles SW to Ganado on US-59 (SW Freeway). Turn South on 3rd St. - Hwy 172 to Port LaVaca. 14 miles to LaWard, another 8.3 miles to Hwy 35. Turn right (West) for 11.2 miles to Port LaVaca. Stay on Hwy 35 for another 5.2 miles, turning left (South) on FM 2433. Drive 1.5 miles to Hwy 238, turn right. Stay on 238, the road will veer to the right at 1.6 miles near Tanner Airfield. Continue another 3.2 miles to FM 1289. Take Left. Drive 11.2 miles to Hwy 185. Take right (West). Drive 4.8 miles, take a left on Lane Road. Drive the last 4 miles to "Charlies Bait Camp" http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-eju3w7q7 / http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Ganado,+TX&daddr=Farm+to+Market+Rd+1289+to:28.365574,-96.579094&hl=en&geocode=FZgfuwEd0VE_-inNPHhjtSVChjHiHZbcR4_xcg%3BFQR6sgEdxqs--g%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=13&via=1&sll=28.399404,-96.572742&sspn=0.105702,0.15398&ie=UTF8&ll=28.406199,-96.567078&spn=0.105695,0.15398&z=13
Hazards: We will paddle a few minutes in the ICY, so there could be barge traffic to negotiate. Mosquitoes and dehydration are the major concerns. With proper clothing, repellent and lots of water to share we should be just fine. We will watch the fall forecast closely before committing to the trip.
* Trip ratings are only a guide. Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather.
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