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JSU - Spider Lake

When:
Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 6:15 PM until 7:30 PM
Where:
Spider Lake
44.671034,-85.504678

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Fred Swartz
231 715-1066 (p)
Category:
Inland Lakes
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Be Mellow
Have fun
No far from shore crossings.
Wednesday Night JSU - Just show up. Members and Non-Members Invited!  Meet friends, meet the club.
Location varies see the short description for this week's location and then check the driving directions on the webpage (Driving Directions item in the menu on the left) for directions to the specific site. Just show up, no registration is required.
 
Spider Lake - NOTE the signage from the north is not good. You might want to use your GPS
 

This boat access can be approached from several different directions.  We recommend that you choose your own route depending on where you live.  Go to Mapquest and ask for driving directions to Grace Road and E Arbutus Lake Rd.  Here are 2 suggested routes, but you may find something better! 

From South Airport Road, go south on Garfield for 6.9 miles to Hobbs Highway.  Make a left, heading east on Hobbs for 1.4 miles to E. Arbutus Lake Road.  Turn left and head north on E. Arbutus for 1.4 miles to Grace Drive (don't turn off on Weber Road).  Follow signs east on Grace Drive to the boat launch.  OR.....If you know the neighborhood, an easier route is to go south from Grace MacDonald Park for 1.2 miles on E. Arbutus Lake Road to Grace Drive and follow the signs.  

Coordinates:  44.671034,-85.504678 (verified)

 
 
These will be easy, friendly, shore hugging, lake paddles. Paddle and socialize for an hour then those interested will go out for dinner or a beverage.  Mellow Mid Week evening activity.  
No registration required.  The trip will not go in bad or threatening weather.  Check the webpage when in doubt.
Try to arrive by 6:15, let's be in the water at 6:30!