Topock Gorge Kayak and Havasu Wilderness Walk

This trip is a combination kayak / hike trip on the Colorado River north of Lake Havasu. My plan is to drive up to Lake Havasu Sunday afternoon, April 27, stay overnight in a cheap motel, and then Monday morning link up with Western Arizona Canoe and Kayak Outfitters (AZWacko) for the shuttle up to the launch at I40 / Topock. We'll kayak downstream into the Havasu Wilderness / Wildlife Refuge, and pull off, taking a hike up into the wilderness on the AZ side. My tentative plan is to pull out at what looks like a gaging station about 3.2 miles downstream from the put-in point and hike up the wash to an old mine and possible spring at Jackpot Spring, about 4 miles round trip. Then return to the boats and continue down to the pullout at Castle Rock / Crystal Beach. I would drive back to Phoenix Monday night. Boat rental including shuttle is $70. I did a trip similar to this before, described here. You should have some kayak experience to do this trip.

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Descriptions: https://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=19603
USGS Maps: AZ Topock and AZ Castle Rock
Distance: Kayak: 14 miles, Hike: 4 miles
Elevation: Flat
Terrain: Flatwater Kayak and mostly walking in sandy washes
Water: Plan to carry all the water you need for a daylong kayak trip
Weather forecast: If the weather forecast is for rain or a strong south wind, this trip will be cancelled.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.6494444444444&lon=-114.415&site=psr&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text#.YK1bqKhKiUm
Dogs: No dogs please.
Packing considerations

• Water for a full day.
• Clothes for kayak and for desert hiking.
• A sense of adventure.
• Cash for gas money if you carpool.
• Credit card for hotel and Kayak rental

Limit: 6 people

About me: I've backpacked all my life. I’ve organized trips for pre-teens to seniors. I’m posting meetups to have fun and meet others and share my love of the wilderness. Please load your GPS with the map if you can or print out the appropriate maps. I am not a guide but will use my best judgement and experience and that of the group members to keep everyone as safe as possible. I am an experienced flatwater kayaker.