Trip List for Edmond, Julian

Date	State	River	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Fishing	Details
2020-08-23	MO	Eleven Point River	Big Bottom Hollow (B)	Whitten	Total trip distance: 13.7 miles3.7	Good	Poor	RT Chesnutt, Ethan Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom After breaking camp, we slowly started downstream around 1000 hours. We were pestered by motor boats today (as we were yesterday). Tom and I saw a family of at least three otters about halfway through this stretch. After a few stops to swim and play, we pulled out around 1500 hours. USGS Gauge Data: Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 812 Height: 3.48 Source: Edmond
2020-08-22	MO	Eleven Point River	Long Hollow	Big Bottom Hollow (B)	Total trip distance: 13.7 miles10.0	Good	Poor	GSF Chesnutt, Ethan Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom We started downstream around 1130 hours. The stretch from Long Hollow to Greer Spring was slow but not low. We were able to get through each riffle without getting out although there was some dragging. Past Greer Spring, the water was swifter with less dragging. We originally planned to start at MO 19 but decided we wanted to see the confluence of the spring and the river. Because of that, our late start, and the long shuttle, we had more river miles to cover on the first day than we had planned. We were also in competition with other groups for the sparse camp sites. We finally found one around 1800 hours that was small but suited us fairly well. USGS Gauge Data: Bardley (07071500) Discharge: 825 Height: 3.50 Source: Edmond
2020-08-09	MO	James River	Kerr	Cox	Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5	Good	Poor	None Eakins, Danielle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom This was a lazy summer trip with low (but acceptable) water levels. The water was clear and flowing slowly with only a few faster riffles. We spent most of the day on a gravel bar about 3/4 of the way through, cooking burgers for lunch and swimming and snorkeling. Julian paddled his own boat and spent his time back and forth between our different boats. He also swam a lot with his boat in tow. USGS Gauge Data: Galena (07052500) Discharge: 306 Height: 4.41 Source: Edmond
2020-05-24	MO	Woods Fork	Woods Fork Road North	Bull Creek	Total trip distance: 8.7 miles6.2	Low	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The upper stretches (above Woods Fork Road South) had several bedrock drops. This river at least until Busiek was pretty low with significant dragging in some riffles and some tricky spots that were difficult to navigate with low water. We cleaned up a few snags and strainers. Once we got past Busiek, the water level was a bit better and the navigation was less technical. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond
2020-05-24	MO	Bull Creek	Woods Fork	Dry Hollow Road	Total trip distance: 8.7 miles2.5	Good	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The confluence of Woods Fork and Bull Creek was a tumultuous "whirlpool" (Julian's word). A thunderstorm blew up over the last mile of Woods Fork and it was still raining as we paddled this last stretch of Bull Creek. USGS Gauge Data: Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 844 Height: 4.50 Source: Edmond
2020-03-28	MO	Little Sac River	Rt O	FR 115	Total trip distance: 11.7 miles11.7	High	Poor	None Bartlett, Renee Chesnutt, Ethan Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The water was high and murky. There were no dangerous obstacles on this stretch but some places were appropriately tricky for any wild river. The wind was troublesome. At times, the south or southwest wind was blowing directly into our faces despite our northward trajectory. This resulted in lost time and an unusual amount of corrective paddling which wore us out for such a long trip, despite the fast current. USGS Gauge Data: Morrisville (06918740) Discharge: 799 Height: 4.40 Source: Edmond
2019-11-10	MO	Pomme de Terre River	Sunset Park	MO 32	Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7	Good	Poor	None Bartlett, Renee Bartlett, Stephanie Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Haun, Korey Lessmann, Kristi Van Someren, Tom The water level for this stretch of the river was nearly perfect. Like the Little Sac River, there are several bedrock runs that would be impossible to traverse with lower water levels and dangerous to walk (due to slick, algae-covered rocks). The water was clear and the scenery was good as well. This stretch is an easy one for beginners and canoes. USGS Gauge Data: Polk (06921070) Discharge: 347 Height: 3.13 Source: Edmond
2019-08-25	MO	James River	Finley River (B)	Hootentown	Total trip distance: 6.2 miles3.1	Good	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian The night was cool but good. A huge band of thunderstorms in Kansas prompted us to get up early and pack our gear, get an early breakfast, and head home. We made it off the river by 900 hours, home by 1000 hours. USGS Gauge Data: Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 258 Height: 2.91 Source: Edmond
2019-08-24	MO	James River	Shelvin Rock	Finley River (B)	Total trip distance: 6.2 miles3.1	Good	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian This was an easy overnight trip on the James to test out the canoe for a complete overnight load. Smoked sausage and macaroni and cheese for dinner with chocolate for dessert. It was the first overnight river trip for Julian. USGS Gauge Data: Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 309 Height: 3.03 Source: Edmond
2019-07-25	MO	Salt River	See Spillway	Cincinnati Road	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	High	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Ince, Hunter Jensen, Braden Richards, Megan Smith, Andy Smith, Ayla Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Zappala, Gary Zappala, Gianna Zappala, Grant Zappala, Kim The Corps was releasing water from the flood gates but also started generating water at noon. The siren didn't sound but Brianne said she heard the turbines start up. The water was flowing well until about two miles from the take out where it slowed considerably, presumably because of the influence of the re-regulation dam (we've noticed this in past years, too). USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 3210 Height: 7.57 Source: Edmond
2019-07-06	MO	Flat Creek	Stubblefield	MO 39	Total trip distance: 7.6 miles7.6	Good	Good	GSF LSF SMB Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Coppinger-Travers, Kathy Dudenhoeffer, Diana Dudenhoeffer, Todd Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Travers, Gina Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah This was a technical section of Flat Creek, much more so than we expected. Several downed trees and some tricky log and brush traps were present, some of which took down some boats. The water level was very good with just a few places being too shallow to float successfully (and most of those were because of the aforementioned obstacles forcing us to choose less than optimal pathways for the water level). This was Kathy's first river trip (although she'd been in a kayak before) and Julian's third solo kayak trip. Both performed admirably despite the technical difficulties. USGS Gauge Data: Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 355 Height: 4.44 Source: Edmond
2019-06-22	MO	Flat Creek	Rt EE	Flat Creek Road	Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5	Good	Good	RB SMB Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The water level for this stretch was perfect. The water was nearly crystal clear but it flowed continuously from the time we put in. In fact, we had trouble finding a gravel bar where we could swim comfortably. Julian paddled his own kayak for this entire stretch. A couple of areas were a little sketchy for him since he was new but there were no problems. USGS Gauge Data: Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 449 Height: 4.68 Source: Edmond
2019-05-25	MO	Beaver Creek	Jackson Mill	CR 437	Total trip distance: 9.2 miles9.2	Good	Great	GSF RB SMB Bartlett, Joe Bartlett, Renee Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grindstaff, Brian Grindstaff, Nathaniel Hayes, Katie Larsen, Lisa Travers, Gina Tuter, Kristin Van Someren, Tom The water level on this trip was nearly perfect. There is no access at MO 76 despite the guidebook information. We put in at Jackson Hollow instead. The takeout is now gated and the landowner there is not friendly to paddlers (as we were told by some locals). USGS Gauge Data: Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 629 Height: 4.43 Source: Edmond
2019-01-05	MO	Niangua River	Moon Valley	Bennett Spring	Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9	Good	Poor	None Bartlett, Renee Casey, Libra Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Jones, Marianne Van Someren, Tom This stretch of the river is very scenic. Libby got caught up behind one log jam and tipped into the water. Other than that, this is a pretty easy stretch. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 0 Height: 2.60 Source: Edmond
2018-08-12	MO	James River	Kerr	Cox	Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8	Good	None	RB Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom A 2-3" rain in S Spgfld loaded up Wilson's Creek enough to send a wave of water down the James. We caught the very tail end of it on this trip. The water was not fast but we managed to do the trip without dragging. The water was comfortable for swimming. There were a lot of boats on the water, primarily from rentals along the river. USGS Gauge Data: Galena (07052500) Discharge: 244 Height: 4.28 Source: Edmond
2018-06-10	MO	James River	Kerr	Cox	Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8	Good	Good	SMB Aliaga, Rut Brame, Erika Brame, Joon Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Gerhardt, Kyle Gerhardt, Megan Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom Wilson, Ryan This section of the James was relatively fast-moving given the very low rainfall we've had. It was also fairly crowded with rental boats and others. Swimming and fishing were both good and the water was comfortable. Chris and I cut up a tree obstruction on one particularly tricky run. USGS Gauge Data: Galena (07052500) Discharge: 346 Height: 4.23 Source: Edmond
2018-05-27	MO	Swan Creek	Rt AA	Hulls Ford Road	Total trip distance: 7.4 miles7.4	Good	Excellent	BLG LMB LSF RB SMB Acharya, Holly Acharya, Sree Bowe, Michelle Bowen, Denis Casey, Libra Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Martin, Galen Travers, Gina Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water level today was ideal for canoes and kayaks. Unfortunately, there is no gauge on Swan Creek, but Tom checked the level yesterday and found the recent rain had brought it up to flood stage. This stretch of the river was nearly continuously flowing so this stretch went pretty quickly. We stopped several times along the way to swim and take care of debris. Brian hit 1000 lifetime miles on this trip. Julian hit 300 and Michelle hit 250. Galen caught most of the fish (50+) while Tom and Chris each caught several. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond
2018-05-12	MO	Finley River	Johns Ford Road	Reed Road	Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5	Low	Great	GSF RB SMB Acharya, Sree Arnold, Al Casey, Libra Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Fillmer, Lawrence Hong, Kenny Larsen, Chris Van Someren, Tom This was a fantastic float and a good day to be out. Several of the riffles had significant amounts of dragging, a few required a short portage or pulling the boat through the water. At least one set of snags caused a significant portage across two gravel bars. We spent some amount of time clearing debris and cutting limbs to make future floats better. USGS Gauge Data: Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 237 Height: 1.71 Source: Edmond
2017-12-02	MO	Niangua River	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Low	Poor	RT Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Fillmer, Lawrence Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Ligon, Day Sardina, Krissy Shelly, Marc Travers, Gina Van Someren, Andrea Van Someren, Tom The water level was pretty low but most areas were navigable. At least a few spots required a short portage or the boats dragged some or a lot (especially the canoes). This was a fishing crew and there was very little caught (just two trout) during the entire day. This stretch is not long but with the short days and the low, slow water, we had to keep moving to make it off the water before dark. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 36 Height: 0.88 Source: Edmond
2017-08-21	MO	Meramec River	Red Horse	MO 47	Total trip distance: 4.5 miles4.5	Good	None	None Amburn, Andrea Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa We floated this section of the river in order to gain access to a good gravel bar to view the total solar eclipse. The water level was good and the water itself was mostly clear and cool. We stopped at N38.30272237 W90.90611617 to view the eclipse. USGS Gauge Data: Sullivan (07014500) Discharge: 543 Height: 3.73 Source: Edmond
2017-07-25	MO	Salt River	See Spillway	Cincinnati Road	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	Good	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Luebrecht, Olivia Williamson, Lucy Zappala, Gary Zappala, Gianna Zappala, Grant Zappala, Kim Power generation started a little before the scheduled date and carried us down the river just fine. The water was cool and refreshing and most of the kids spent the better part of the day floating downstream in their jackets instead of in their boats. There is a long, slow pool near the end of the trip, between "Grass Island" and the takeout, about a mile further downstream. USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 190 Height: 2.62 Source: Edmond
2017-07-02	MO	Finley River	Reed Road	Reed Road	Total trip distance: 2.0 miles2.0	Low	Poor	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom We paddled 1/2 mile up to a downed double-trunk sycamore to cut it out. Both of us had to paddle back to the put in one time to retrieve something to assist in the effort, resulting in 2 miles total. Much of the work was done and the obstacle is definitely better than it was. But, we couldn't move the bottom log completely out of the way. The pool between the put in and the obstacle was pretty slow. One small riffle between was easily paddled but was very low. USGS Gauge Data: Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 81 Height: 1.05 Source: Edmond
2017-04-01	MO	Beaver Creek	Brownbranch	Bradleyville	Total trip distance: 7.9 miles7.9	Good	Good	LSF SMB Arnold, Al Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Turk, Scott Van Someren, Tom The water was still high but coming down. It was relatively clear but still murky. At about 2/3 and 3/4, there were at least three tree obstacles that would have blocked us at a lower water level. Fortunately, there is an outfitter at Brownbranch that does some work clearing the river. USGS Gauge Data: Bradleyville (07054080) Discharge: 532 Height: 4.01 Source: Edmond
2017-01-21	MO	Finley River	Lindenlure	Ozark	Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2	Good	Poor	None Acharya, Holly Acharya, Sreekanth Arnold, Al Bernskoetter, Alli Casey, Libra Cricket Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Ficarra, Serena Larsen, Chris Larsen, Lisa Van Someren, Tom The water level was about right for this stretch. More water would have reduced dragging on some riffles, but it would also have made the obstacles and portage areas much more dangerous. This is a technical stretch that required a half-dozen portages or more, two of which were pretty substantial. There are also several places that are tricky, especially for a canoe. USGS Gauge Data: Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 162 Height: 1.39 Source: Edmond
2016-10-23	MO	Osage Fork	Hull Ford	Gasconade River	Total trip distance: 5.3 miles4.5	Good	Poor	None Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The river was fairly high and murky due to the massive rainfall event over this area last week (Wed night into Thu). I expected the water would have receded back to normal and perhaps even be too low to float due to the small watershed. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond
2016-10-23	MO	Gasconade River	Osage Fork	Hazelgreen	Total trip distance: 5.3 miles0.8	High	Poor	None Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The river was flowing and the water was murky. There were no obstacles in this short distance and canoe travel was fine. The level was high due to the massive rainfall event over the area last week (Wed night and Thu). I believe a long float just on the Gasconade could have been attempted at this level. USGS Gauge Data: Hazelgreen (06928000) Discharge: 1090 Height: 3.16 Source: Edmond
2016-10-15	MO	Niangua River	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	Poor	RT SMB Davis, Reva Eth, Joe Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya This was a good float with a strong south wind, luckily at our backs most of the day. I saw several snakes in or at the edge of the water not marked on the log because I couldn't positively identify them. There were a few places where we dragged, but nothing was unmanageable. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 64 Height: 1.73 Source: Edmond
2016-10-02	MO	James River	Hootentown	McCall Bridge Road	Total trip distance: 6.4 miles6.4	Good	Good	LSF RB SMB Dudenhoeffer, Todd Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah This was near the low end of what would be considered a good float. A few of the riffles were too low and some places ended up being traps for the boats because of the low water. USGS Gauge Data: Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 83 Height: 2.38 Source: Edmond
2016-09-03	MO	Big Piney River	Boiling Springs	Mason Bridge	Total trip distance: 28.4 miles6.0	Good	Poor	RB Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya Van Someren, Tom Williamson, Amelia Williamson, Charlie The water level was good through most areas. There were a few tricky sections, including one where we pulled the canoes through manually. There were several very long, still pools in this section (and further downstream as well). USGS Gauge Data: Big Piney (06930000) Discharge: 197 Height: 2.85 Source: Edmond
2016-08-13	MO	Finley River	Lindenlure	Ozark	Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2	Good	Great	GSF LSF SMB Coroleuski, Linda Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom Williams, Sarah The water level was very good, but this trip included at least two non-trivial portages and several very tricky spots, even for a kayak, due to downed trees and overhanging branches. USGS Gauge Data: Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 241 Height: 1.58 Source: Edmond
2016-08-12	MO	Current River	Pulltite	Round Spring	Total trip distance: 9.0 miles9.0	Good	Poor	None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian This was a great trip on the river. There were more people than I expected, probably due to Fri (as opposed to Mon or Tue as we've done before). USGS Gauge Data: Akers (07064533) Discharge: 273 Height: 1.20 Source: Edmond
2016-07-28	MO	Salt River	See Spillway	Cincinnati Road	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	Good	None	None Ballard, Paige Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Zappala, Gianna Cannon Dam was generating, but only in the afternoon. Water level read from 1600 hours, about halfway through the trip. USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 88 Height: 2.11 Source: Edmond
2016-07-26	MO	Salt River	See Spillway	Cincinnati Road	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	Good	None	None Ballard, Christina Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Bob Grote, Camryn Ince, Hunter Ince, Jessica Luebrecht, Olivia Mills, Jerri Ann Mills, Kevin Smith, Andy Smith, Benson Smith, Keegan Storts, Amy Jo Cannon Dam was generating in the afternoon. We hit the wave of water, which moved along at 3+ mph for most of the day. Towards the end, the current subsided, probably because we were close to the re-regulation dam. Water level read from 1600 hours, about halfway through the trip. USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 77 Height: 2.05 Source: Edmond
2016-06-26	MO	James River	Delaware	Shelvin Rock	Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5	Good	None	None Amburn, Andrea Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Williamson, Amelia Williamson, Charlie Williamson, Lucy Williamson, Myki Most of the river was fine, with even some fast areas flowing. The water was a bit murky and we had to drag the canoe through a few low areas. This is about minimum water level recommended for this section. USGS Gauge Data: Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 275 Height: 2.90 Source: Edmond
2016-06-10	MO	Salt River	Shanks	Mississippi River	Total trip distance: 6.2 miles4.6	Good	Poor	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Storts, Amy Jo There was no current on the Salt River at all. At times, we were paddling against the wind. If we had a straight tail wind, or there was a flow, the trip would have been much better. USGS Gauge Data: New London (05508000) Discharge: 39 Height: 2.53 Source: Edmond
2016-06-10	MO	Mississippi River	Salt River	Louisiana	Total trip distance: 6.2 miles1.6	Good	Poor	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Storts, Amy Jo The current was steady and reliable on this leg of the trip. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond
2016-04-24	MO	James River	Delaware	Shelvin Rock	Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5	Good	Poor	None Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Casey, Libra Coroleuski, Abby Coroleuski, Ethan Coroleuski, Lauren Coroleuski, Linda Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Liu, Aimeng McKay, Lane Turk Scott Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom Vaught, Carol Williams, Sarah Wilson, Ryan Although I got out only a few times because of shallow water, we rubbed the bottom quite a bit and got hung up on rocks a few times. I wouldn't want to do this much lower. USGS Gauge Data: Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 203 Height: 2.77 Source: Edmond
2016-02-28	MO	James River	Kerr	Cox	Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8	Good	Poor	None Amburn, Andrea Amburn, Matt Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ficarra, Serena Turk, Scott Van Someren, Tom It was very windy and cloudy for nearly the entire time, making for an unpleasant float. Nobody fished very much, including Julian. USGS Gauge Data: Galena (07052500) Discharge: 369 Height: 4.48 Source: Edmond
2016-02-19	MO	Niangua River	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	Poor	RB Arnold, Al Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Van Someren, Tom The winds were high this day, making paddling difficult in places. Although the spring keeps this river floatable, the water level was noticeably low in several places. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 97 Height: 1.86 Source: Edmond
2015-08-09	MO	Flat Creek	Rt EE	Flat Creek Road	Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5	Good	Good	LMB LSF RB SMB Bramow, Maxi Casey, Libra Dickens, Kristen Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Lowery, Marc Moler, Leta Van Someren, Tom Almost everyone was able to get through all the riffles without getting out of their boats, but several places were too shallow to float without dragging at least some. A lot of debris was in the river from recent floods. This is definitely at the low end of what could be considered a comfortable floating level. USGS Gauge Data: Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 152 Height: 4.06 Source: Edmond
2015-07-31	MO	Salt River	See Spillway	Cincinnati Road	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	High	None	None Ballard, Paige Ballard, Webb Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Hays, Chloe Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Lichtenberg, Brady Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo Zappala, Gianna The Corps was releasing water from the flood gates of Cannon Dam and also generating power. We easily did this stretch in 2 1/2 hours without stopping. USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 9420 Height: 12.73 Source: Edmond
2015-07-27	MO	Salt River	Bluff View	Indian Camp	Total trip distance: 18.7 miles18.7	High	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Chase Luebrecht, Olivia Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb The water was flowing from the beginning of this trip. We made this distance in 6 1/2 hours with minimal stops for swimming and resting. USGS Gauge Data: New London (05508000) Discharge: 7390 Height: 9.76 Source: Edmond
2015-07-12	MO	James River	Southwood	Lake Springfield Park	Total trip distance: 2.1 miles2.1	Good	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Williamson, Amelia Williamson, Charlie Williamson, Lucy Williamson, Myki Although this trip was technically in the lake, we shuttled a vehicle to the park to take advantage of the slight current coming in with the flooded James River. USGS Gauge Data: Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 1390 Height: 7.83 Source: Edmond
2015-07-03	MO	Flat Creek	Jenkins	Rt EE	Total trip distance: 11.8 miles11.8	Good	None	None Bortosky, Rachel Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya Several trees and root wads were disrupted from recent floods. Several places were pretty tricky with the stronger current going directly through trees and into obstacles. USGS Gauge Data: Jenkins (07052820) Discharge: 344 Height: 4.72 Source: Edmond
2015-06-15	MO	Niangua River	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Brandy Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Lichtenberg, Brady Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo The water was a bit higher and murkier than in previous trips. There were no major obstacles of concern in this stretch. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 332 Height: 2.86 Source: Edmond
2015-06-14	MO	James River	Delaware	Shelvin Rock	Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5	Good	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Brandy Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Lichtenberg, Brady Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo The day started with a thundershower that didn't last too long. There are at least two exciting plunges over ledge rock in this stretch. USGS Gauge Data: Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 439 Height: 3.17 Source: Edmond
2015-05-02	MO	Shoal Creek	Lime Kiln	Water's Edge	Total trip distance: 8.7 miles8.7	Good	Fair	BLG KSB SMB Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya McKnight, Don McKnight, Jen Shoal Creek seems to switch back and forth between a clear, spring-fed Ozark river and a prairie ditch. The brush piles and log jams made for a moderately technical trip which would probably have been dangerous in high water. Railroad tracks are always nearby and trains are frequent. USGS Gauge Data: Joplin (07187000) Discharge: 408 Height: 2.86 Source: Edmond
2015-03-21	MO	James River	Shelvin Rock	Hootentown	Total trip distance: 6.2 miles6.2	Good	Poor	None Casey, Libra Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Green, Dana Green, Eric Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya McKnight, Don McKnight, Jen Van Someren, Tom The river level was nearly perfect with no major obstacles. The rapids just above the Finley were substantial. USGS Gauge Data: Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 735 Height: 3.74 Source: Edmond
2015-01-18	MO	Niangua River	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elseya Some parts of the river were low but we never had to get out to portage. Very few if any tricky areas. This is a great float for beginners and kids. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 84 Height: 1.96 Source: Edmond
2014-08-17	MO	Sac River	Caplinger Mills	Rt N	Total trip distance: 0.7 miles0.7	Low	Poor	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Water level and flow was very low. However, much of the distance was a pool or had sufficient flow to carry the canoe. The boat ramp at Caplinger Mills was primitive and difficult to use with just a 2WD van. USGS Gauge Data: Caplinger Mills (06919900) Discharge: 45 Height: 4.76 Source: Edmond
2014-07-30	MO	Mississippi River	Saverton	Du Pont	Total trip distance: 6.5 miles6.5	Good	None	None Ballard, Christina Ballard, Paige Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian The river was choppy from open gates at Saverton and wind in the main channel. Once we reached Gilbert Chute, the current was steady and the wind and choppy waters subsided. No USGS gauge for this river and date Source: Edmond
2014-07-28	MO	Salt River	Bluff View	Rt H	Total trip distance: 18.7 miles6.4	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Bufford, Anne Marie Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Bob Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Hays, Chloe Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Some water was released from the re-regulation dam during this time, including right after we passed under the Rt A bridge. Because of the release of water, the gauge level varied widely (from 1400 cfs to nearly 8000 cfs). USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 3140 Height: 7.49 Source: Edmond
2014-07-20	MO	James River	Kerr	Cox	Total trip distance: 4.8 miles4.8	Good	Poor	None Bowe, Ann Bowe, Michelle Bowe, Mike Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian James River Outfitters had quite a few boats and inner tubes on the river. Despite the short distance, the low current, heat, and sunny conditions were a bit much for Michelle's folks. USGS Gauge Data: Galena (07052500) Discharge: 277 Height: 3.13 Source: Edmond
2014-07-15	MO	Niangua River	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	Fair	RB Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Frese, Garrison Frese, Heather Frese, Justus Frese, Paul The day started with several groups on the river but they quickly outpaced us leaving us mostly alone, particularly after NRO. One gentleman at an access point just upstream from our takeout was particularly entertaining with storytelling and an accent that was typical for the area. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 43 Height: 1.53 Source: Edmond
2013-08-17	MO	Finley River	Riverdale	James River	Total trip distance: 9.8 miles6.4	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom Williams, Hannah Williams, Sarah Williams, Tom The water level was ideal for canoes. There were several obstacles along the way that we walked around for the benefit of the babies. Kayaks were able to traverse most of them with ease. USGS Gauge Data: Riverdale (07052345) Discharge: 293 Height: 1.76 Source: Edmond
2013-08-17	MO	James River	Finley River	Hootentown	Total trip distance: 9.8 miles3.4	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom The water was high but not dangerously so. We went over some nice haystacks just below the Finley. Someone reported much higher haystacks above the Finley. USGS Gauge Data: Boaz (07052250) Discharge: 589 Height: 3.54 Source: Edmond
2013-06-22	MO	Jacks Fork River	Buck Hollow	Rymer	Total trip distance: 9.4 miles9.4	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Eth, Joe Turk, Scott Van Someren, Cynthia Van Someren, Tom Camped on Rymer gravel bar the night before. First part of trip was uneventful. Right after Blue Spring, a thunderstorm with lots of lightning and thunder dumped nearly two inches of rain on us. Although this level was considered good, we all agreed that a 3-6" higher water level would have been ideal. USGS Gauge Data: Mountain View (07065200) Discharge: 78 Height: 1.78 Source: Edmond
2013-03-16	MO	Bull Creek	Goodnight Hollow	Walnut Shade	Total trip distance: 7.2 miles7.2	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adalia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya Some places were too shallow for a canoe, particularly towards the end on a long stretch of bedrock. Several places tipped our canoes or filled them with water. USGS Gauge Data: Walnut Shade (07053810) Discharge: 209 Height: 4.02 Source: Edmond
2012-09-02	MO	James River	Crighton	Southwood	Total trip distance: 3.2 miles3.2	Low	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Some places could easily snag a boat and require some portage but most could be floated successfully. The last third of the trip was Lake Springfield. USGS Gauge Data: Springfield (07050700) Discharge: 25 Height: 3.70 Source: Edmond
2012-08-18	MO	Gasconade River	Jerome	Whitehouse Ford	Total trip distance: 3.0 miles3.0	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian The river was low and slow, but we were down far enough that we easily floated through the riffles without dragging. Even with slow water, ample stops, and a backwater excursion, we made the short trip in about four hours. USGS Gauge Data: Jerome (06933500) Discharge: 475 Height: 1.36 Source: Edmond
2012-08-04	MO	Current River	Waymeyer	Van Buren	Total trip distance: 11.5 miles7.2	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Jim Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Edmond, Shirlee Houseworth, Bart Houseworth, Julie Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt The river was very crowded with other floaters, tubers, and motor boats. This stretch was not particularly scenic and fairly slow. USGS Gauge Data: Van Buren (07067000) Discharge: 707 Height: 1.92 Source: Edmond
2012-04-01	MO	Sac River	Rt U	MO 245	Total trip distance: 4.3 miles4.3	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Water was muddy and filled with logs. Mostly, the river was navigable without too much trouble, but one point had a log jam that required a 150+ meter portage. USGS Gauge Data: Dadeville (06918440) Discharge: 209 Height: 5.72 Source: Edmond
2012-03-18	MO	Niangua River	Bennett Spring	Barclay	Total trip distance: 6.3 miles6.3	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian Ligon, Adelia Ligon, Day Ligon, Elicia Ligon, Elseya Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Lots of wildflowers seen on this trip. Returned to the put in about 1900 hours. USGS Gauge Data: Windyville (06923250) Discharge: 107 Height: 1.77 Source: Edmond
2011-08-13	MO	Gasconade River	MO 28	Jerome	Total trip distance: 10.8 miles10.8	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph Edmond, Julian The river was slow in most places but high enough to float due to its large size. Boiling Springs was impressive. USGS Gauge Data: Jerome (06933500) Discharge: 1660 Height: 2.91 Source: Edmond
2011-07-10	MO	Little Piney Creek	Newburg	Gasconade River	Total trip distance: 6.0 miles4.8	Low	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian This was Julian's first float trip. Many areas could have been attempted, especially with a kayak, but we were cautious. USGS Gauge Data: Newburg (06932000) Discharge: 114 Height: 2.32 Source: Edmond
2011-07-10	MO	Gasconade River	Little Piney Creek	Jerome	Total trip distance: 6.0 miles1.2	Good	None	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Jerome (06933500) Discharge: 1040 Height: 2.27 Source: Edmond

A total of 66 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Edmond, Julian

Miles	400.6
Trips	59
Rivers	22
Countries	1
States	1
People	122
Dates	61
Years	10
Months	12
Rows	66
Sources	1

Condition Descriptions

Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.
High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.
Good - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.
Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.
Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.
Potential - Evaluative discharge ratings do not exist for this gauge and water level. However, the current discharge is at or above the historic median value for today's date, indicating that conditions might be sufficient for a successful trip.
Unknown - A value of unknown indicates that enough information has not yet been gathered to determine a rating at the current river level. Review gauge and river data for more information.

Fishing Conditions

None - No fishing
Poor - 0 - 2 fish caught
Fair - 3 - 6 fish caught
Good - 7 - 15 fish caught
Great - 15 - 30 fish caught
Excellent - 30+ fish caught

Fish Species

Notes

A - Above / upstream
B - Below / downstream

Classic Trip List

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