when | Trip Report : April 13, 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Trip Report : January 18, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
where | Lake Pleasant Regional Park | ||||||||||||||
the kayak |
This will be the Arizona Trailblazers second trip to Lake Pleasant Regional Park this year.
This is a good sized lake, with 11.7 square miles of surface area and 116 miles of shoreline.
The Agua Fria River and the CAP canal are the two main sources of water for Lake Pleasant.
On our January kayaking trip, the lake level was down about 25 feet due to large downstream releases for agriculture users over the summer months. Since then, with inflows from the CAP (Central Arizona Project) canal, the lake is almost up to full-pool level once again. Lake Pleasant is Arizona’s primary storage facility for Colorado River water. This is an interesting part of the lake, with many things to explore, including Castle Creek and Goose Bay, with numerous small inlets, coves, and a number of small islands to check out. Paddleboards and kayaks are available for rent at Pleasant Harbor Marina (call 623-235-6130) for additional information. Required: • Life vest • At least 1 liter of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera |
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distance | 4-5 miles RT | ||||||||||||||
time | 4 to 5 hours | ||||||||||||||
EC | no elevation change | ||||||||||||||
elevations | 1,700 feet | ||||||||||||||
type | round trip | ||||||||||||||
starting at | Castle Creek Boat Ramp | ||||||||||||||
rating | "C" Rate yourself as a hiker. | ||||||||||||||
dogs allowed | no | ||||||||||||||
cost | $7 per vehicle Lake Pleasant Regional Park
entrance fee + $2 for the kayak. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
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weather | Lake Pleasant Regional Park | ||||||||||||||
meet | 8:00 AM at Castle Creek Boat Ramp. | ||||||||||||||
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