North Canadian River - Yukon to Lake Overhosler - Oklahoma City, OK - Canoe/Kayak Trips on Waymarking.com

This ten-mile flat-water kayak trip makes for a terrific day on the water. Put in is on N. Banner Road at the river (and you can find other put-in spots further west for a longer trip) and a good place to stop is at Lake Overholser. A good time is guaranteed to be had by all. The last quarter of the trip is within the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge where there are several meanders in the river. The finish line is when you pass under the old Route 66 Truss Bridge and put in where you (hopefully) parked a car or two. For those interested in such things, there are several kayak-accessible geocaches along this route.

Parking/put-in/launching information: There is plenty of parking on the west side of Banner Road on the south side of the river, and a nice gentle slope to put the boats into the water. Paddling conditions to be expected: Flat water and gentle current all the way. Difficulty of the trip: This is an easy trip, recommended for beginners. Length of trip: 5 hours Portages: None Permits required: No state permits are required for kayaks. An OKC permit is required to be on Lake Overholser. Type of trip: You will need to work out a shuttle for this one. There is plenty of free parking at both ends. Take-out Coordinates: N 35° 30.505 W 097° 39.880 Other information: Scenic features in route include the ruins of the old Sara Road bridge, the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge, and the old Route 66 Truss Bridge. There are plenty of places to pull off the river for lunch.

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