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Upper Barton Creek on Falls Lake

Date and Time

Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM

Location

Upper Barton Creek Boat Ramp
12900 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC  27713
USA
9193572767

Event Contact(s)

April J Tacey-Dickinson

Category

Paddle Event

Registration Info

Registration has closed - Event is past

About this event

Paddle: We'll head south/Right from ramp, go under Six Forks Rd. bridge, paddle towards lower Barton Creek and maybe up/down it. Four boat ramps, a fishing dock, port-a-jons near by, no fee for ramps, open 24hrs. Please arrive early so paddles wet at 11am.

Conditions: Falls Lake, flat water, normal level of 252'. Water temp Cold mid 40s, Air temp near 70, Windy, maybe 17mph!COLD WATER Paddle with cold water clothing is required.

Directions: 12900 Six Forks Rd. Raleigh 27614  Check your map app to get a visual of ramp and lake from road.  Picture of sign above is on the Rd. at entrance to the boat ramp.  People have been lost before but very near, so get a visual and watch for the SIGN ON THE Rd.
Parking: many pkg and trailer spaces
Details: Cold Water Clothing WORN and clothes in dry bag, PFD, whistle, water, sunscreen, hat, food. Please take your name off list as soon as you know you're not gonna make it so I know not to expect you. Thanks!