Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Upper Lake Mary Kayak

when	August 20, 2024 Tuesday
	Trip Report : August 14, 2023
where	Upper Lake Mary SE of Flagstaff
the kayak	This will be the Arizona Trailblazers second kayak to the Lake Marys. Upper Lake Mary is a long, narrow reservoir about 5 miles long from end to end and almost 600 surface acres in size when full. This lake was formed from an earthen dam, built in 1941, on Walnut Creek. Upper Lake Mary is one of the very few lakes in Arizona that’s regularly stocked with northern pike and walleye.     Starting from Narrows Boat Launch near the middle of the lake, we’ll head left and explore the SE section of this narrow lake. We’ll paddle to the southeast as far as people want to go, before doubling back to the launch ramp, getting out somewhere along the way for a rest and lunch break.     Starting from the narrows allows paddling a figure-8 with halfway point for lunch being picnic area near our cars, available if weather turns unfavorable. After kayaking join me at a restaurant in Flagstaff if desire, before driving back to the valley. Required: •  Life Jacket and whistle •  At least 3 liters of water •  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses •  Lunch and snacks Recommended: •  Rain poncho •  Camera •  Change of dry clothes
distance	5 - 8 miles
time	4-6 hours, depending on how many times we stop
EC	no elevation change
elevation	7,000 feet
type	Round trip
starting at	Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area.
rating	"C"     Rate yourself as a kayaker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	Entrance fee $10 per vehicle, None with a Senior Pass, Red Rock Annual Pass, or any Interagency Annual Pass. (Be sure to display your pass on a hang tag from your mirror or on your dashboard). Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Flagstaff
leader	Call/ text 602-882-5832 to confirm. Chuck is having problems with email
meet	9:00 AM at the Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch ramp.
drive	•  Take I-17 North from Phoenix, just before I-40 junction take Lake Mary Road exit heading right/East. • Continue for 13 miles past the Lower Lake Mary and Upper Lake Mary Boat Launches. • Turn right/South at Lake Mary NARROWS Boat Launch and Picnic Area. • Pay fee (if needed) and meet at boat launch. • Restrooms and picnic tables nearby.

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