Prairie State Canoeists
A Northeast Illinois Canoe and Kayak Club
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023 Leader: Ray Ziemer Location: West Branch DuPage River - Mack Rd. to McDowell Grove Skill Level: Beginner Category: Day Trip
Details: This is a short and easy paddle through historic Warrenville and its local woods. Just under 5 miles, there are a couple of simple riffles. We could take a short break, but no lunch stop is planned. McDowell Grove has picnic facilities for those who want to lunch afterward. Car shift 9:30. Launch: 10:00
Directions to Mack Road Canoe Launch
From I-88 – Exit I-88 at Winfield Road. Turn right and drive north approx. 3 ¼ miles to Mack Road. Turn left and drive 1 ¼ miles west to the Canoe Launch and Dog Park, parking lot entrance on left.
From Route 59 – Mack Road is between Batavia Road and Roosevelt Rd. (IL Rte 38) between West Chicago and Warrenville. Turn east on Mack a half mile to cross the river and enter parking lot on south side of road.
Leader: Ray Ziemer
Cell Phone: 630-669-7831