Kayaking at Saguaro Lake - A Late Morning paddle

Name: Kayaking at Saguaro Lake - A Late Morning paddle
Start: 2025-04-26T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-26T15:00:00-07:00
Location: Butcher Jones

Schedule

Sat Apr 26 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Butcher Jones | Mesa, AZ

Just another paddle on a beautiful lake. You can meet us at the car pool or the Butcher Jones Picnic area. We welcome people who are experienced paddlers, those who have not paddled for a while or want to get started in paddling. Come experience the beauty of Nature. If you have or can borrow a kayak great. If you need a kayak text or call me 775-842-3250
We will paddle in the warmest part of the day. Text me with questions.

MEETINGS TIMES:
- Trail head meeting time - the time posted on this event
- Car pool meeting time 30 minutes before the trail head time.
If you have never gone to the Acacia Trail-head (picnic area), I suggest you meet us at the carpool so you go to the right place.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW IN THE COMMENT SECTION - THANK YOU.

PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW:

Just some friends going kayaking and exploring on Canyon Lake ( we do it most weeks).

If you have your own equipment then great.

WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE POST IF YOU:

1. DO YOU SWIM.
2, Do you need a kayak rental for this event only, PLEASE TEXT ME
775-842-3250
- YOUR FULL NAME
- DATE OF THE EVENT
- how many kayaks
- your weight
3. ALL PADDLERS MUST WEAR A LIFE VEST

We will be meeting up at Saguaro Lake at the Butcher Jones picnic area at the trail time shown above and then take off for a few hours of fun.

To Kayak with us, You must be able to swim, and life jackets (PFD;s) must be worn properly at all times

You will need a Tonto Pass or a National Parks Pass if parking there,

Newbies welcome. We do not instruct, but will give some basic information on paddling.

AGAIN, if your driving your own vehicle you will need either a Tonto day pass and or a Tonto Annual pass or the national parks pass...

Please write with questions....

Bring:

- Pack a lunch as we will stop and eat at a picnic or other fun area.

- 3 liters of water

- A snack

- A Good sense of adventure

- Camera Optional

- Sun Tan lotion as it will hopefully be a sunny day.

- a hat

Please text me if you are running late as we plan to leave on time. 775-842-3250
Directions:
CARPOOL LOCATION: We'll leave 30 minutes before the scheduled meetup at
Address Bashas'
1133 N Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207
This is Ellsworth and Brown...
I will be in a silver 4Runner with one or two Kayaks on the roof (easy to see).
Release of Liability:
• Organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being.
• By signing up for and/or attending this event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event.
• All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests.
• By signing up for and/or attending this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this event against the organizers of this group