wally wrote on Dec 7
th, 2008 at 6:24am:
I'm musing about a Little Missouri 4-5 day padle this spring....same problems as Gene M discussed....muddy banks, and clay soil.
I'm assuming a reference to the Little Missouri out in western N.D.?
One word: Awesome!
Some friends and I planned a trip down that river a few years ago, but when 5 people backed out two days before we were set to launch, we had to change plans and do some hiking instead. At the time, we needed everyone to pool the money for canoe rentals, extra vehicle / shuttle, etc., so when they dropped out the plan got scrapped.
Just one more reason on the long list of "why go solo?"
We never did make it back for another try, but since then, I've spent lots of time in the Badlands for its hiking and mountain biking. It's one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and makes living in N.D. worth it
The park ranger at the North Unit of TRNP told us that nobody has canoed that river in quite some time. It's very flashy, and the levels can vary from hour to hour. On average, it's only a few feet deep along its entire length.
The folks we talked to said be prepared to do some dragging over sand bars if the levels drop, and to watch out for cables strung across the river, acting as cattle fences. I guess people aren't supposed to be doing that, draping cables and wires across the river, but many ranchers do it anyways. If they catch you off guard, or are hidden just below the water line, they could ruin your mood in a hurry.
It's something like 110 river miles from the South Unit of TRNP to the North Unit, so if you head north with the current in the spring, when the water is higher, you should be able to do it in 3-4 days.
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