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This paddle will take us up the Niangua River Trail to visit Onyx Cave and the nearby wetland area. We will meet in the parking lot at the Ha Ha Tonka Spring Trail and be ready to launch at 12:30 PM.
This is a flatwater paddle of approximately 3 miles each way (about 6 miles round trip). Because there is no shuttle, all participants must be prepared to paddle back to the launch location.
⚠️ Important Trip Considerations
No landing areas: There are no places to get out of kayaks during the paddle, so participants should be comfortable remaining on the water for the duration of the trip.
Distance/endurance: Total paddling distance will be approximately 6 miles round trip.
Return time goal: We plan to return to the launch by approximately 5:30 PM.
Flatwater conditions: While currents are minimal, paddlers must still be able to maintain forward progress for the full distance.
🛶 Optional Paddle Clinic
An optional skills clinic will begin at 11:00 AM for anyone who would like additional instruction or warm-up time before the paddle.
Participants attending the clinic—or those who want to enjoy the area beforehand—are encouraged to bring lunch for a picnic prior to launching.
Signing the Waiver:
The American Canoe Association has implemented a new waiver system which we are still learning. For this event, ALL registrants will sign the "Non-Member Event Waiver (Free)" regardless of membership in the ACA. Non-ACA members will submit their $10 event membership fee to Show-Me Women Paddlers via this form and we will pass that on to the ACA.
When signing the waiver, please enter the following:
Link to the Waiver
Club - Show Me Women Paddlers
Event Name- Niangua River Trail
Start Date - 4/18/2026
Sponsoring Club/Organization - SMWP
🎒 Required Gear
U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jacket (PFD) worn on the water
Whistle attached to the PFD
💧 Recommended
Cold water clothing (wet suits and/or paddling jackets if it’s going to be a cooler day. NO cotton)
Plenty of drinking water
Bilge Pump
Snacks that can be stored in your PFD for easy access during the paddle
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Event Venue
Haha Tonka State Park, Natural Bridge, Camdenton, Missouri, United States
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