Livermore to Foster Bridge
Distance - 8.0 MILES
This float begins east of Livermore long County Road C20 at the East Fork Access. The East Fork Access area consists of a parking lot and concrete boat ramp on the south side of the road ad east side of the river. North of the road is the East Fork Access Wildlife Management Area managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This winding 8 mile float snakes through the incised valley of the East Fork of the Des Moines River which is bordered by pasture, cropland and timber. Approximately 1.75 miles into the trip, paddlers pass under the trestle of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. Several small tributaries find their way to the river long this route. Paddling the next 6 miles, not another road or railroad crossing is encountered until the Foster Bridge on County Road (C26). Access at this bridge is carry down only and can be accessed on the southwest corner of the bridge. The remnants of the old county road still exists and offers a convenient exit place. This float trip offers solitude and plenty of opportunity to view wild turkeys and deer.
