Trip Report: Bay Minette Creek
Bay Minette Creek
Saturday, April 17, 2004
by Brint Adams - brint.adams@us.army.mil
Our group met at Bruno's in Spanish Fort and drove 5.5 mi. north on hwy. 225, turned right on Bromley Rd., and drove 1.5 mi. to the Bromley bridge over Bay Minette Creek. We had eight kayak paddlers who took off down river at 1:30 PM under beautiful sunny skies with a moderate breeze and temperatures in the upper 70's. We soon came upon many stands of Mountain Laurel in the first stages of full bloom both in white and pink. We continued for about 2.5 mi., not quite to Buzbee's and stopped for a break on a small sandy area under low covering Oak trees. Along the way, we explored a small hidden pond, circled a small island and paddled up a side tributary. Various water lilies were starting to bloom all along the creek.
After the three hour paddle, most retired to Blue Gill's outside deck for some well deserved carbo loading.
Also, we unknowingly blocked water access on our trip on Bay Minette Creek. A guy in a canoe with a motor on it caught up with us and told us we blocked the launch with our vehicles. He wasn't happy. Also, the locals who were hanging out at the bridge when we got back weren't too friendly toward us either. The 'launch' is a dirt/sand ramp just barely as wide as a truck and pretty steep. At the time, it didn't register in our brains it was a launch, but it would be good info to pass on; especially since we can reach so many others through the club. It would be important to keep good relations with the locals. We depend on access like this and leave our vehicles unattended for hours.
Saturday, April 17, 2004
by Brint Adams - brint.adams@us.army.mil
Our group met at Bruno's in Spanish Fort and drove 5.5 mi. north on hwy. 225, turned right on Bromley Rd., and drove 1.5 mi. to the Bromley bridge over Bay Minette Creek. We had eight kayak paddlers who took off down river at 1:30 PM under beautiful sunny skies with a moderate breeze and temperatures in the upper 70's. We soon came upon many stands of Mountain Laurel in the first stages of full bloom both in white and pink. We continued for about 2.5 mi., not quite to Buzbee's and stopped for a break on a small sandy area under low covering Oak trees. Along the way, we explored a small hidden pond, circled a small island and paddled up a side tributary. Various water lilies were starting to bloom all along the creek.
After the three hour paddle, most retired to Blue Gill's outside deck for some well deserved carbo loading.
Also, we unknowingly blocked water access on our trip on Bay Minette Creek. A guy in a canoe with a motor on it caught up with us and told us we blocked the launch with our vehicles. He wasn't happy. Also, the locals who were hanging out at the bridge when we got back weren't too friendly toward us either. The 'launch' is a dirt/sand ramp just barely as wide as a truck and pretty steep. At the time, it didn't register in our brains it was a launch, but it would be good info to pass on; especially since we can reach so many others through the club. It would be important to keep good relations with the locals. We depend on access like this and leave our vehicles unattended for hours.
posted by brint @ 8:45 PM
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