Name: Missouri River Fall Color Paddles & Hike
Start: 2024-10-11T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-13T17:00:00-05:00

**Save the date for this spectacular fall colors adventure on the Missouri River!** We'll paddle the river two days, hike trails in gorgeous fall color, and have campfires two nights. I reserved a campsite early in the year but only one was available so the earliest signups got those tent spots.
HOST: Christy

This Missouri River trip will be a unique 3-day, 2 -night weekend in crisp fall weather. If you signed up before Sept 30, you have the option to tent camp. All others will join for daily paddles and hikes. We'll have a pre-trip meeting to discuss details among attendees, including daily plan, shuttling details, etc. Because of logistics involved and safety requirements, attendees must be Paddle KC members (no guests).

* **Paddle the Missouri River** on Saturday and Sunday (day paddles - meet each morning). When you RSVP, be sure to note which day(s) you will paddle.
* **Hike some of the most beautiful trails in the KC area during fall color**.
* **Campsite dinner and hangout Friday and Saturday night**, with a campfire cooking potluck plus drinks sampling (including non-alcoholic options). Even if you aren't camping, join us to cook dinner and share time around the campfire! Sadly, this campground books up months in advance and I was only able to get the one site which we'll use as evening basecamp after paddles.
* **Kayaks, paddleboards and canoes**. Kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes are a good option. No kayakis or SUPs under 10 feet. inflatable or Tuktek kayaks because of possible debris in the river. We will stay together on the river, so longer and faster boats and boards will be turning upriver to paddle a bit while slower boats catch up - great workout!
* **Cool water paddling clothing** \- the river water temp will be cooling off\. Paddleboarders will require cold water paddling gear\, including warm paddling shoes\. See our [Cold Water Paddling article](https://bit.ly/DressColdWaterPaddling) and attend our [Cold Water Paddling Prep](https://4142298.xyz/paddlekc/events/303058080) event for more info.
* **Answers to RSVP questions** are required, to streamline planning and coordination.
* **Plan B backup**: If weather or water levels don't cooperate, I have a Plan B (and C) trip so will switch to that instead of cancelling.

**MEET FRIDAY FOR CAMP SETUP, OPTIONAL HIKE**
If your schedule is flexible, meet at 1pm for a hike before those of us who are camping setup camp.

**REQUIRED GEAR**

* Kayak/SUP/canoe
* Food: We'll discuss potluck dinners and other food at pre-trip meeting for attendees.
* Water bottles.
* Paddling clothes, campsite clothes for chilly fall temps.
* Bug spray, sunscreen, etc.

**RSVP REMINDER**
Please show up if you sign up! See our Paddle KC group description for a reminder of membership guidelines, including RSVP requirements.

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