Prairie State Canoeists
A Northeast Illinois Canoe and Kayak Club
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Leader: Glenn Jensen Location: Hammel Woods Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Category: Day Trip
Details: A PSC classic! This stretch of the Du Page has been a standard with the club for decades. We will start at Hammel Woods in Shorewood and paddle a 9.5 mile trip with a lunch stop at the Illinois Central bridge. Take out will be at the Channahon dam at the intersection of the Du Page and I&M canal. Canoe or Kayak caddys are encouraged due to the slightly long walk from the putin and take out to the parking lot. The Advanced Beginner level is because of the pleasant riffles, wave train and dead fall that must be maneuvered with a bit of skill. The lunch stop is primitive so bring chair or blanket.