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Nov 25 2011

Kayaking Saguaro Lake

Posted by JacQ

Today we decided to paddle in Saguaro Lake. It was a beautiful day and we wanted to practice forward strokes. We went around the lake and had a good time. I love my kayak and love my hubby who is willing to drive me all the way to Durango to get it!

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Nov 24 2011

Kayaking Lower Salt River from Granite Reef Recreation Area – upstream

Posted by JacQ

This is our first time kayaking in a river. We decided to try out Lower Salt River by launching at the Granite Reef Recreation Area, paddle upstream and then back down. It was pretty hard paddling through some rapids, but it was fun coming back through them.

USGS Real-Time Water Data for Lower Salt

Since the river’sĀ gage height was only 2.5 ft, I thought it won’t be a huge deal if I rolled, LOL. I did get stuck in a spot where the water level was too low and I was not able to paddle my way out, instead I had to push myself and the kayak out towards the deeper water by hand.

We did not make it too far because of the strong rapids in some areas, but all and all it was a great afternoon of paddling.

Granite Reef Recreation SiteView of Red Mountain from the Lower SaltLittle yellow sign for the kayakersNo motorized watercrafts are allowed hereGetting ready to hit the riverOur launch siteLower Salt River from Granite ReefJacq's super excited about today's kayakingOff we goTaking a short break at another shoreCattles on the Salt River Indian Reservation bankJeremy having a good timeJacq having a real good time!Not sure what these plants are, but they are cool~Enough rest, let's keep paddling!OK, the rapid here is pretty strong, we could not paddle our way up the river hereI was stuck there paddling hard and going no where~We decided to walk our kayaks up along the shore pass the rapidCan't wait to hit the rapid down streamWe had fun running back down the riverSun came out after a cloudy afternoon of paddlingPaddling back with a beautiful sunset"You are a little too close!" - JacQLower Salt River from Granite ReefLower Salt River from Granite ReefJeremy paddling towards the sunsetBack to our launch siteIt is cold now, time to load back upBeautiful Red Mountain in sunsetHappy kayak... covered in river water and sand

I started my GPS a little late, so the starting point across the river from our launch point.

Oct 30 2011

Taking our new kayaks for a spin at Saguaro Lake, AZ

Posted by JacQ

We decided to purchase river/creek runner kayaks so we can do some lake and white water kayaking. This is our first day trying them out. Quite a learning experience. It was so much fun!

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