Mokelumne

This run is just under four miles of Class I water that's easy to do twice within about four or five hours. It's basically flat water with a gentle current, riffles, and broad turns. The setting is lovely and very quiet. Nice for a little floating picnic.

The run is suitable for canoeists beyond novice. It is also fine for skirtless hardshell kayaks, sit on tops, touring kayaks and similar recreational kayaks. Paddlers should have some experience and be able to maneuver in current to avoid trees and branches along the shore or in the channel.

Put-in: To reach the put-in from the town of Clements, go east on Highway 12 about 3 miles to McIntyre Road. Turn left on McIntyre Road and go about a mile to Mokelumne River Day Use Area (which will be on your left). Be sure to: (1) bear right at the 'Y' intersection where Highway 88 splits off left from Highway 12 and (2) look for the big, brown 'Fish Hatchery' sign (which is easier to see at McIntyre Road than the 'McIntyre Road' sign). google map.

Take-out: Stillman Magee Regional Park on Mackville Road, just north of Clements. Offering the last public access to the Mokelumne River before the city of Lodi, Stillman Magee features water rafting and swimming, picnic tables, barbecues and fishing at the river's edge.

Location: 23801 N. Mackville Rd., Clements.

Hours: Open daily (except Christmas) from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Cost: Vehicle entry fees are $5 weekdays, $6 weekends and county-recognized holidays. Vehicles over 22 ft. in length or with a trailer are $12.

Contact: (209) 953-8800 (Parks office is l

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