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HomeNL-2023-06 9 San Bernard- Bates Allen Park


San Bernard River at Bates Allen Park
April 28, 2023
by Joe Coker

Awesome paddle on the San Bernard River at Bates Allen Park last Friday 4/28. Best ever out there...perfect conditions (est. stage 10 ft.), beautiful day with temps to low 80's, great group! With lots of water, we were able to go farther upstream than I've ever been. Given more time, we could have kept going for who knows how far. It was plenty deep and wide open. But we decided to turn around at a spot where we found a nice inlet to explore. I will call it the "High Inlet" for future reference. Wonderful nature and so peaceful up there.

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After a nice rest in the woods, we headed back to the putin for a quick lunch and stretch before heading downstream for a bit. As usual, we visited the Ancient Tree...a big cypress over 1,000 years old. And the "Tire Inlet"...special as always. Then a bit more poking around til the shadows lengthened signaling time to head home. All in all, about an 8-mile jaunt. Perfect!

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Thanks again Bruce B. for leading.

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Another great day on the water!


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See more photos here San Bernard, Bates Allen





The author, Joe Coker