Paddle to the event, pick up any trash you can find along the river after tropical storm Eta. Not sure how much trash there will be, somewhat depends on water levels.
Bring your own trash bags and collection devices. Trash cans are available at Sargeant Park.
Easiest and quickest route is to paddle upstream from Sargeant Park, more difficult from Hillsborough River State Park. If paddling from Hillsborough River State Park you will need to arrange for a shuttle back to your launch. The parks close and gates are locked as early as 5:30 or 6:00 pm so be sure to leave enough time to get back and retrieve your vehicle. Dead River Park is not open to vehicular traffic, so launching there is not an option. Post your shuttle requests in a note here and see if you can make arrangements. Expect a one way paddle time of 6 to 7 hours if you are going all the way from Hillsborough River State Park through Seventeen Runs to Sargeant Park. There are many channels through Seventeen Runs, most are impassable, many paddlers have unexpectedly had to spend the night on the river, some have been rescued by helicopter. This trip is for experienced paddlers, expect several to many portages along the way.
You have been warned, it is a Swamp Rats™ event!
Official mileage per the Hillsborough River Paddling Trail Guide - Hillsborough River State Park to Dead River Park: 3 miles, easy paddle. Dead River Park to Sargeant Park: 4.5 miles, difficult paddle. The distance through Seventeen Runs is deceiving because of the many channels, potential wrong turns and portages. I have verified that the mileages are correct.
Currently water covers the surrounding flood plain, there is no dry ground most of the way through Seventeen Runs, likewise no dry ground at the event location, however water levels are dropping, time will tell. High water makes this an easier paddle.
Social distancing required, stay a kayak length away from others.
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