PeterB Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 York River Paddle..The York River is a scenic tidal river with salt marshes, estuaries, historic houses.Meet at York Harbor, York Maine for an 11:30 AM launchSlack before flood is 9:56 AM, so we'll ride the flood tide up the river, have lunch along the way. turn around at the fork in the river @ 4 mile upstream , and return the way we came. Slack before ebb is 3:31 PM,Total distance @ 8 miles.Meet at the beach where Harris Island Rd meets Lilac Lane (Rte 103) by the bridge over the York River. Its unclear whether non-residents can park right there in the summer, so we may or may not have t park a little ways from the launch spot. Give a little more time to park cars for an 11:30 launch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Sounds like a nice paddle to me. Cathy and I poked around up there some time ago and it would be nice to get back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Done this before and its delightful. I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efkirton Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Loretta and I would like to go on Sunday. I do not know the launch site in York, can I get a more specific launch site?Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue H. Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hello All,I'll come along too!Sue HricigaCetus LVYellow over white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Yes, Parking!The usual place to park is right where Harris Island rd. meets Lilac Lane (rte 103) by the bridge over the York River. Theres a little harbormaster shack there. Theres some question whether non residents can park there in the summer , so there should be parking along Lilac Lane or Barrell Lane near the Millpond just across the river.I'll show up early to look around for the best place to park. We may need to park cars a ways from the put in and walk , but maybe not. Lets try to meet a bit early (like 10:45.) so there’s time to sort out parking in time to launch at 11:30 .Bring insect repellent and sunscreen!Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianemarie Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Ii am also interested. I may have a friend who would like to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccarlson Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Peter... Lisa and I shall join you on Sunday. I am in the process of learning to paddle again so will appreciate any and all tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenster Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Peter....will be joining the pod Sunday on the river!glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Peter,Unload boats and gear near the put-in on Harris Is. Rd. Then park along 103. there is a restricted area for permits but plenty of room behind that area. Its a short walk. On Sunday the parking by the harbormaster shack should be taken up quickly. If there is a spot make sure it faces the harbor not the other side. Finally there is free diagonal parking up Harris Is. Rd. near the marina, but that is a little bit of a trek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianemarie Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Need to let folks know that I need to drop out. Staying closer to home. I hope to do this paddle some other time. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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