Paddling Lake Niapenco (Binbrook Conservation Area) - May 15 2021

Name of Trip Volunteer

Mike Eaton

Email of Trip Volunteer

Trip Address

Binbrook Conservation Area

Google Map Plus Code

87M24528+H2

Body of Water

Lake Niapenco

Boat Launch Location

See park map

Arrival Time

9:30 AM

On the water time, ready to paddle

10:00 AM

Maximum number of paddlers including leader

8

Boat Rental Available

No

Launch Conditions

Boat Ramp

Bathroom Facilities at Launch Site

Bathroom facilities on location

Paddling Conditions

Night, Fog or Heavy Rain

No

Wind

Grade A - Light Less than 7 knots (13 kms/hour)

Waves, Breaking Waves, & Swell

Grade A - Under 1 foot waves; no breaking waves (Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled; no whitecaps)

Landing Type

Grade A - Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping; sand; gravel or grass

Open Crossings

Grade A - No open crossings

Daily Distance

Grade B - 10 to 18 kms (6 to 11 miles)

Current

Grade A - None or mild Less than 1 knot (2 km/hour)

Trip Grade Assessment

A

After Paddle Leisure Time

Go to Restaurant After Paddle

To be determined

Trip Costs

Participants are required to pay Conservation Area entrance fee. $15 car and driver, $5 per passenger. May be cash only.

Additional Information

Circumnavigation of Lake Niapenco ~10km at Binbrook Conservation Area  Rec kayaks are welcome with Trip Volunteer approval.