Back 9 to Beef - Nelson Trevino

Miles: 5.1
Time: *3-4 hours
Difficulty: Difficult
Shuttle time: 10 minutes
Shuttle cost: $30. $5/boat, only if hauling a personal boat.
Sights: Small, quiet channels, remote, bald eagles, railroad bridge, songbirds

Notes
Nelson-Trevino (via Back 9) is a jaw dropping and gorgeous route unlike anything else we have to paddle in the Midwest. This route goes with the current for your entire trip, paddling through a silver maple forest, dotted with bald eagles, cardinal flowers, and plenty of sounds of nature.

This route encounters numerous strainers and requires the ability to turn quickly and paddle hard. At moderate to high water it can be extra challenging. On rare occasions the current flows backwards (from the Mississippi to the Back 9 Landing). This route avoids the main channel of the Mississippi, landing at Nelson/Trevino Landing instead. Check with Broken Paddle Guiding for up to date water depths, current speeds, strainer locations, and any other pertinent information.

*Times are approximate and represent typical outings. Conditions such as weather and current can alter times.