Canoe Years Day Peddle....er...and... Paddle anyone?

Happy New Years Everyone!

There's a traditional New Years Day Paddle that happens at the Skokie Lagoons every Year. 

I'm thinking of biking out there this year and wanted to see if there was any interest in putting together a ride to go out there. 

It's right on the North Branch Trail near Tower Road.  It's 17 miles one way from my place near Damen and Diversey.

If there's enough interest I can see about having canoes up there for us.

 

 

 

 

 

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Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on December 26, 2010 at 4:37pm
I might be interested.  How early would we need to get up there?
Permalink Reply by Amy Y on December 27, 2010 at 5:45pm
Sounds awesome. Pardon my ignorance - does the lagoon freeze?
Permalink Reply by A.K.A Paul on December 28, 2010 at 7:47am
It can freeze and I've seen parts of it freeze later in the season.  I havent seen it this winter yet but I dont think it's been cold enough so far this year, plus with the warm up at the end of the week I dont think there will be a problem. 
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Amy Y said:
Sounds awesome. Pardon my ignorance - does the lagoon freeze?
Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on December 29, 2010 at 6:17am

I'm in for this.  Since I'm a wimp, I'm planning on driving and would welcome anyone who wants to carpool with me.  I'm in Lincoln Square.

 

It sounds like we'd need to be up there at around 8:30. Who want to share my boat?

Permalink Reply by Liz on December 29, 2010 at 6:34am
I would interested in carpooling with you, since I am also a wimp and would only go if I had a warm car ride there and back.

jamimaria said:

I'm in for this.  Since I'm a wimp, I'm planning on driving and would welcome anyone who wants to carpool with me.  I'm in Lincoln Square.

 

It sounds like we'd need to be up there at around 8:30. Who want to share my boat?

Permalink Reply by knowbody on December 29, 2010 at 7:03am

considering doing the new year's paddle with the stand up paddle surfboard... have a strange feeling there's going to be a few of us out there this year.

 

Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on December 29, 2010 at 7:12am

Liz - Usually I'd offer to pick you up that mornig, but since it's the opposite direction and an 8:30 arrival is going to be hard enough as is, I'm a little hesitant. If you want to meet me at my place in the morning, I can offer indoor bike storage while we paddle.

Liz said:

I would interested in carpooling with you, since I am also a wimp and would only go if I had a warm car ride there and back.

jamimaria said:

I'm in for this.  Since I'm a wimp, I'm planning on driving and would welcome anyone who wants to carpool with me.  I'm in Lincoln Square.

 

It sounds like we'd need to be up there at around 8:30. Who want to share my boat?

Permalink Reply by JeffB on December 29, 2010 at 7:32am
I'm assuming the North Branch Trail hasn't been cleared since the snows.  What route are you taking to the lagoons?  A two day warm-up probably won't clear them alone
Permalink Reply by Liz on December 29, 2010 at 8:00am

I understand, usually I wouldn't mind meeting at your place expect its sooooooooo early and it will take me a while to get there. If I end up finding a place to crash NYE on the north side I'll probably go, but if I'm coming from my house I'll probably just sleep in.


jamimaria said:

Liz - Usually I'd offer to pick you up that mornig, but since it's the opposite direction and an 8:30 arrival is going to be hard enough as is, I'm a little hesitant. If you want to meet me at my place in the morning, I can offer indoor bike storage while we paddle.

Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on December 30, 2010 at 7:09am

I just reserved my canoe through Chicagoland Canoe Base.  They are actually pulling a trailer up there as well and it sound like they still have room if anyone wants to join in.  The rental was $50 and the guy is very passionate about the river.

 

Call before close of business today!

Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on December 30, 2010 at 8:14am
I doubt it's clear.  If I go up, I was planning on riding up Sheridan to Tower and taking Tower over.  That puts you at the south end of the lagoons.

JeffB said:
I'm assuming the North Branch Trail hasn't been cleared since the snows.  What route are you taking to the lagoons?  A two day warm-up probably won't clear them alone
Permalink Reply by Barry Niel Stuart on December 30, 2010 at 10:31am
Let's hope you don't have any jumping carp.

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