Upper to Middle Calcasieu River

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chicotbill

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Distance: 7.03 nm
Elevation gain: 3 ft
Technical difficulty: Difficult
Elevation loss: 3 ft
Max elevation: 191 ft
TrailRank: 31
Min elevation: 191 ft
Trail type: One Way

Moving time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Time: 4 hours 34 minutes
Coordinates: 2228
Uploaded: May 29, 2020
Recorded: May 2020

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near Hineston, Louisiana (United States)

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Hineston - Calcasieu

Paddle was done at flood stage, which made for an exciting trip. Water levels any lower would require more portages, but less difficult situations. River was beautiful as always, but plenty of tree falls and strainers to get caught up in (had one rolled kayak). Really had to pay attention to water in front of you and quickly approaching hazards. Not for beginners or weak paddlers. Saw three snakes and a couple of herons!

About a 20 minute, 2 turn shuttle, which is great for a 7 mile paddle. Easy in and out landings.

Paddling the Calcasieu is definitely one of the more scenic paddles in the state.