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Trip 1 Complete Service
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Tips | Trips 907 N. Indiana Ave. Rt. 50, Kankakee, IL 60901 |
The Kankakee River takes a leisurely
path from its origin near South Bend, Indiana, to a point near Wilmington,
Illinois, where it joins the DesPlaines River to form the Illinois River. Long
acclaimed as one of the cleanest rivers in the Midwest, the Kankakee is a
gentle Class I river ideal for first-time canoeists. It provides an interesting
variety of water conditions. Suitable for persons of all ages (minimum age 3
and minimum weight 35 pounds), from pre-teens to senior citizens, a canoe trip
on the Kankakee is a relaxing change of pace with constantly shifting scenic
views and opportunities to observe many creatures in their natural habitats.
Sorry, canoe trips are not suitable for pets–please leave them at home.
The most popular of our trips provides a
12-mile journey through sweeping river bends in the scenic stretch from the
City of Kankakee to the Kankakee River State Park. The “Indian
Caves,” a limestone canyon on the Perry Farm park at Bourbonnais, is a
popular stop for shore exploration. Average paddling time for this trip is 3 to
5 hours.
Although this trip is equal in mileage to Trip 1, it
will take somewhat longer to negotiate the distance. The first half of the
12-mile stretch from Momence to Aroma Park is studded with numerous small
islands and meanders through narrow channels, providing a very scenic trip.
Numerous sandbars along the way are inviting spots for swimming breaks. Average
paddling time is 4 to 6 hours.