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If you enjoy
the outdoors and quest for adventure then get some friends and experience the basics of kayaking on the Middle Raccoon river.
You'll enjoy the relaxing atmosphere kayaking along wooded hills, limestone bluffs, numerous sandbars and not to mention some
of the swift bends accompanied by the Middle Raccoon. The rental kayaks are recreational kayaks which provide a stable
float to ensure a good time. Many people associate kayaking as a sport where you constantly are rolling up and down in the
water, this is not the case. With a larger cockpit (you are not strapped in) and flat bottom they provide more then adequate
room to stuff the cooler in the nose of the kayak, drybag behind the seat and just kick back and enjoy. These kayaks
are rated at a weight limit of 240 lbs. Designed for those looking to relax and enjoy one of Iowa's protected waterways!
Your adventure will start by meeting us at the dam in Redfield and we'll drive you up river where you
will begin the float. You then paddle back down to the dam in Redfield where your vehicle is parked and head for home. Schedule
a day or camp all weekend, we'll take you where you need to be and you do the paddling!
Exit 100 off I/80 and head north to the dam in Redfield (40 minutes west of Des Moines).
River's Access LLC
Brian Keller
515-971-8820
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Targeted
for first time paddlers and outdoor adventurers, a chance to get out and kayak one of Iowa's protected waterways.
The mild waters of the Middle Raccoon provide a pleasant, scenic float perfect for first time paddlers wanting to get out
and relax for the weekend. As indicated in the picture above, there are a few challenging spots to keep you on your
toes. So bring backup clothes and prepare to get wet! - 5
River access points from 2 1/2 hours up to approximately 8 hours (vary depending on group speed and water levels)
- Daily Kayak rental (with shuttle)
$25.00
- The Raccoon River Valley Trail (bike trail) also runs through the
Guthrie & Dallas county area. Permits are required and can be locally purchased. So bring your bikes and
enjoy the Dallas County backwoods via bike and kayaks!
- River's
Access is also responsible for the clean-up for the Raccoon River Valley Trail from the town of Linden to Redfield.
Volunteers are always welcome to come join us anytime, call for details.
- Looking
for something just a little out of the ordinary? We offer packages include flying Ultra-Light planes for a closer
birds eye view above the river. Not enough adrenalin....Do a SKYDIVE tandem with video. Packages available from
$150 to $450.
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