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Throwing this out there as I have noticed more and more hangers from KY in the introduction forum. :D
Was throwing around the idea of a hang in either the Maple Springs Campground (group car camping type place and not free unfrotunately) or backcountry but not all that far back in (free).
Give me an idea of who might be interested and throw out some dates and maybe a preference for location and length of stay.
I'm good with either location. Bout the only weekend I can't make is Oct. 14-16. Can make a weekday hang if thats where it leads.
Looking forward to meeting the Kain-tuck Hangers.
I was just down there with my family this summer. What a beautiful area. I'm jealous of all that get to attend a fall hang in that area.
I expected interest to be somewhat light but not this light. :scared:
we might be interested in coming for an overnight backpacking trip. just depends on when?
Sounds good, When and Where?
Just now seeing this. I'll be following this thread with hopes the dates chosen work for me.
Depends on the dates...I'll be watching.
I am interested in this too and subscribed to the thread to watch for the calendar announcement.
In for details. I am looking for a destination the last weekend in Oct. I will be leaving sometime in the PM on Oct 26 and heading south. Mammoth Cave is on my short list of stops and or destinations.
I am supposed to be headed to Ozark, AR. But am open to options.
Kind of busy with Scout activities in October. What about the first week-end in November?
FWIW, I'd vote back-country camp.
Please throw out some dates. Muzzleloader weekend is 15-16 so I am out then, but don't let that hold anyone else up if that is the preferred dates.
I am just throwing out the idea to spread the hammocking culture a bit.
Me, personally, I like the last weekend in October. A Halloween Hang if you will. Wear a costume. Sounds fun. I like the backcountry idea over the campground idea too. I am more of a kayaker than a hiker so you tell me on the site selection, I have only seen a handfull of them.
Three Springs, Homestead, and both First Creek sites are about all I have ever seen.
Alright here we go.
Oct 29, we are meeting at the Outpost parking lot before you get to the Visitors Center at 9:00 am (central time). Plan is to Kayak from Green River Ferry to Houchins Ferry fishing along the way and enjoying nature. Probably be done Sunday around 12.
If you want to go and don't have a kayak I can lay my hands on two others and there is atleast another one after that can be had.
smashdn,
I would love to join in. I don't have a kayak, but do have a Sea Eagle inflatable canoe I use on the lake. Would that work?
Also I don't have the necessary dry gear to protect my hammock gear. Is someone going to go ahead to the campsite to take gear there?
Where is the Outpost parking lot located? Green River Ferry is located. Is the lot just off the Ferry Road the correct lot?
I know, a lot of questions:D
I would make the drive but my wife is due in 3 weeks.
We would love to have you!Quote:
Originally Posted by EZ-E
1) Inflatable canoe might not be the best bet. The river is rocky in places and you will drag. I can get a kayak for you or there is another guy going that can supply one.
2) I put my pack in a garbage bag and slide it behind me in my kayak. Redneck but it works well.
3) Nobody going ahead to the campsite. We are packing what we need as we will be camping in the "floodplain" so there is no real set spot. We may even accidentally hike to an old homesite.
4) The outpost is the store (used to have gas pumps in fornt of it) kind of between the big campground and the visitors center. The visitor center and the hotel parking lot is usually jam packed with people that is the reason behind meeting at the outpost. It will be lots easier for us to link up. There is an online map but unfortunately I cannot get the inset detail that better shows the location of the outpost to show up. Here > http://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisi...e&PageID=69446 < is the map. We are meeting at the outpost that is within the pink square outline on the map.
I have kind of neglected this thread as I wasn't getting much interest on this site. I also have some info posted here> http://www.kentuckyhunting.net/forum...ve-Fall-Feeler
smashdn,
Thanks for the info. The Sea Eagle is whitewater rated, so if the rocks are reasonably smooth I may be ok. Have scaped the bottom several times before.
I've not paddled a true kayak before. The Sea Eagle uses a kayak paddle so I'm famaliar with that part, just a different boat. Always wanted a kayak but the inflatable was easier to transport (in the car instead of on it) so this sounds like a good chance to try one out if you think that'll work.
I'm as redneck as the next guy so garbage bag it is.:D
Soon as I can figure out how to, I'll PM you for more details. Again thanks!
Good deal. You are only gonna drag on gravel. And will probably not drag at all to be honest on the stretch we are doing.
We are still looking good for this coming weekend. Fall color in the park should be just about at its peak.
The high temps for both days should be in the mid 60's.
Cant wait to hit the water.
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Franks ready.....:D
Maybe Ill see you guys float buy.
Did you see us?Quote:
Originally Posted by opie
And how was your night in the park?
Smash,
We stayed Wednesday nite at the main CG just outside the visitors center. Very nice CG and hopefully we will come back some day. We toured the cave Thursday but the nite previous was more than Andrew wanted to handle with rain and spiders, so our camping for the remainder of the trip was brought to a halt. Ended up weaving our way back north doing the tourist thing and making it back home Friday evening.
Next year is our daughters turn to get out camping and she is a little "tougher" than her big brother.
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We had a great trip...
I so need to get a kayak. Thanks for the pics.
Its like hiking, but lazier. I love it. Plus, I don't mind hauling a 4lb iron skillet in the kayak but I ain't strapping it to my back and hiking with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by opie
we are going to be at Mammoth Cave park this weekend. Right now we will be doing the Sal Hollow Trail but that is subject to change depending on the water conditions
I gotta paddle down there one of these days. Looks real pretty, different from the sand dunes of NW lower Michigan.
Wish I had been available to go - only a couple of hours from where I live in WV. Maybe next time.....
Jim
Meaning availability of finding water? If so most all the streams are running and the springs were chugging out cold clear water too. Not far down Sal Hollow from the Maple Springs trailhead there is a nice spring.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ewker
Wish I had seen this earlier!! I'm only about an hour or so from Mammoth Cave!!
yeah finding water at the campsite. One guy called the visitor center/ranger office and they said most streams were still dry. hopefully after this rain today they won't beQuote:
Originally Posted by smashdn
We had a great time in the park this weekend. The weather was awesome. Hopefully I can post some pics this evening