Prairie State Canoeists
A Northeast Illinois Canoe and Kayak Club
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 Leader: Rich Rothrock Location: Oregon, IL Skill Level: Advanced beginner Category: Day paddle trip Details: Approximately 10 miles of paddling going from Oregon to Grand Detour, with a lunch stop at Castle Rock State Park boat ramp. Put-in is about one block north of Route 64 at Oregon Park East on the east side of the river just below the spillway. Car shift at 9:30 a.m. Bring a PFD, lunch, water and rain gear (just in case). Launch hopefully by 10:30.