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Need a river suggestion(s) near Chicago ?


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haywin4601

Tue Feb 19 2013, 04:32PM

Location: Saginaw, MI.
Posts: 53

I'm visiting a buddy of mine who lives in Campton Hills (Chicago), Ill.. I'm bringing my Yaks with me, Any cool rivers near the area (up to an hour away) to take a 2nd time paddler? maybe something with a restaurant/bar on it? His wife will be carting us around. Any suggestions would make my planning that much easier & would be appreciated. Mark C.

Sir_Flips_Alot

Wed Feb 20 2013, 11:58AM

Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 283

Out west there you have the Rock and Fox rivers. Both are generally calm paddles. Both run through a myriad of towns and cities, so finding easy launches and lunch shouldn't be hard.

haywin4601

Thu Feb 21 2013, 11:26AM

Location: Saginaw, MI.
Posts: 53

Thanx Sir !!! will look into them both. Not like i'm doing anything better right now (DAM ice).

Sir_Flips_Alot

Fri Feb 22 2013, 06:32PM

Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 283

Haha, np. If you're willing to drive in to the city some there's quite a few sections of the Chicago River that are decently scenic. The only thing about that though is that I would suggest wearing a rash guard and spray skirt, it's pretty nasty water.


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