Are You Prepped for the Paddle?

We are looking forward to a great day on the water!

Safety First

Make sure to prepare for your paddle so that you will have the most enjoyable experience. Staying safe is key to a good time.

This Sunday is expected to be sunny and HOT, so be sure to Pace Yourself.

• Drink plenty of water and drink before you’re thirsty
• Listen to your body and do not overdo it
• Watch others as well for signs they might be in trouble
• Safety paddlers will carry extra water and First Aid Kits
• Do Not forget your water bottle, and fill it often 
• Wear sunscreen

The Fabulous Fox! Water Trail (FF!WT) has important paddling safety tips at their website.

FF!WT Safety Tips for Paddlers

How-To and Safety Videos

For more paddling and safety tips, visit: www.youtube.com/@PaddleTV

Maps

Maps add fun, learning and safety to the navigation experience. Paddlers will receive this map at the registration table:

Interactive Maps

Here are some interactive map links to view from your device at any time.

Interactive logistical map and slide show of the paddle from Algonquin to East Dundee – Google Earth

For best viewing, the following Google map of the paddle must be in full screen mode.

Stream gauges on the Fox River:

• FOX RIVER AT WAUKESHA, WI 
• FOX RIVER AT WATERFORD DAM, AT WATERFORD, WI 
• FOX RIVER AT ROCHESTER, WI
• FOX RIVER NEAR NEW MUNSTER, WI
• FOX RIVER AT JOHNSBURG, IL
• FOX RIVER NEAR MCHENRY, IL
• FOX RIVER (TAILWATER) NEAR MCHENRY, IL (stream gauge downstream of the McHenry Lock and Dam)
• FOX LAKE NEAR LAKE VILLA, IL
• FOX RIVER AT ALGONQUIN, IL
• FOX RIVER (TAILWATER) AT ALGONQUIN, IL  (stream gauge downstream of the Algonquin Dam)
• FOX RIVER AT SOUTH ELGIN, IL
• FOX RIVER AT SOUTH ELGIN, IL (TAILWATER) (stream gauge downstream of the S. Elgin Dam)
• FOX RIVER AT MONTGOMERY, IL
• FOX RIVER AT YORKVILLE, IL
• FOX RIVER BYPASS AT YORKVILLE, IL
• FOX RIVER TAILWATER AT YORKVILLE, IL
• FOX RIVER AT DAYTON, IL