SUNSET PADDLES TWO NIGHTS A WEEK
We now offer two
(2) weekly, night specials due to high demand! We encourage
first timers to join our Monday nights as these will provide
more one-on-one tips & pointers. Kayak Rentals $25
pp, every Monday Night @ 6:00pm meet @ Lodi Lake Boat Launch
Area We’ll do the leg-work! Boats, paddles & Life-jackets
are transported to and from Lodi Lake by us!
Bring your
friends & family! Feel free to hang with the crowd
if you have your own kayak! Thursday Nights are our 2nd
night of week special and we encourage paddlers who have a
basic knowledge of kayaking to join us on these nights!
Reserve now! Boats rent quickly for our Night Specials!
(209)
368-3461 or Stop by the shop and we’ll get you set up with a
boat of your preference.
120
N. School St. · Lodi · Ca · info@SierraAdventureOutfitters.com
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Paddling the Mokelumne
by Dan Arbuckle
There are many different paddling trips you can do on the
Mokelumne depending on what type of kayaking you want to
do. A great run for the recreational boater that wants a
little moving water is from the Mokelumne Fish Hatchery
down to MacVille Rd. This is a scenic slow moving paddle
with lots of places to swim and picnic. This trip takes a
few hours and is good most times of the year. Both of
these runs require a shuttle so you will need a buddy.
Also the parking lot at MacVille Rd. charges a few dollars
to park so have some cash ready. There is a lot of
really good water in between MacVille and Highway 99
however due to limited access at this time this section of
river is not recommended.
The next spot to put in at is the RV Park right off Highway
99 North of Turner Rd. You can park and use their kayak “put
in” for a small fee. This spot is nice because the water is
moving so slow that you are able to easily paddle upstream
without much effort. This is a great area to paddle because
there are not a lot of people or boat traffic. From here you
can go up or down stream. If you go down you can make it all
the way to Lodi Lake and the Woodbridge Dam before you have
to turn around and come back. If you go up you can go for as
long as you want, but remember that however far you go up
you have to come back down so watch your time and be
conscious of how you feel.
We are Sierra Adventure Outfitters a
one-stop shop for all your paddling needs. We are huge
advocates for low-impact use of the Mokelumne River and we
are always exited to share our enthusiasm with others. We
lead trips on the Mokelumne every Monday night during spring
and summer months. We meet at the lake at 6:00pm and paddle
until dark. Our trips are very leisurely and relaxing. It’s
a great way to view Lodi from a totally different
perspective. As soon as you get on the water the city
disappears; your cares and worries of they day seem a
million miles away. Come join us! If you need a boat please
call in advance so we can reserve one for you. We even bring
them to the lake and get you set up with life jacket and
paddle. For only $20 we feel it’s the best night out you
will find in Lodi. Call ahead of time for more details call
(209) 368-3461 or visit us on the web at
www.sierraadventureoutfitters.com.
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