Details

This is an easy out and back paddle on a quiet section of the Spokane River, here Long Lake. We are happy to help newer boaters.

Round trip distance is 3 miles. Current is negligible with fetch less than 2 mi. Water temperature measured on May 23 was ~58 deg. Appropriate attire to protect from cold water immersion is strongly recommended.

If the group is large, we'll split into faster and slower boats. Depending on group interest, volunteers may demonstrate ways to handle situations like, “Oops I came out of my boat.”, “What do you mean you lost your paddle?”, or “How do you roll that thing?”, etc.

Required

Type of Boat: Recreational and up. Kayak or Canoe

Equipment: Paddle, whistle and PFD. The PFD must be worn at all times when on the water.

Signed SCKC waiver: https://form.jotform.com/JLAagency/spokane-canoe--kayak-club-waiver

Each paddler is responsible for choosing outings they can handle comfortably and assumes full responsibility for their participation.

Other Info

Dress for water temperature and weather.

Ample parking, docks and restroom are available at the put in.

Please arrive early enough to launch at the start time. We are happy to help unload and load your boats.

Discover Pass is required for parking. https://discoverpass.wa.gov/

Good Items to Bring: spray skirt, emergency contact info, headlamp, water shoes, change of clothes (in case you get wet), cap/sunhat, sunscreen, sunglasses with retainer, drinking water and snacks.

Membership is $20/year. Please pay ahead of time to avoid extra work for our volunteer coordinators. https://www.meetup.com/spokane-canoe-and-kayak-club/

Avista Water Flow Information https://www.myavista.com/about-us/celebrate-our-rivers/water-flow-information

Water Temperature https://www.spokaneriverkeeper.org/water-temperature

Looking forward to sharing the joy of paddling with you. See you on the water.

Directions

From the intersection of Francis and Division in N Spokane, travel 9 mi W on Francis, which becomes Nine Mile Rd (Hwy 291), to Nine Mile Dam. Turn L on Charles Rd crossing the river. In 1.3 mi, pass a church, and immediately turn R onto gravel Hedin Rd. Travel N 0.4 mile to the park.