Prairie State Canoeists
A Northeast Illinois Canoe and Kayak Club
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 Leader: Rich Rothrock Location: Grand Detour, IL Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Category: Day paddle trip Details: Great fall paddling. This will be an eleven mile paddle from Grand Detour to Dixon. The put-in at Grand Detour is on the east side of Route 2, across the road from the old tavern. Lunch will be at Lowell State Park. Car shift at 9:30 a.m. Bring PFD, water, lunch. Note: Restrooms at the lunch stop, but no restrooms at the put-in or take-out. Plan accordingly.