Myrtle to Stubblefield: A 17‑mile Drive‑Yourself Float with Car Pickup

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Myrtle to Stubblefield: A 17‑mile Drive‑Yourself Float with Car Pickup

A self‑guided float from Myrtle to Stubblefield — bring your own flotation vessel, plan for roughly 7–8 hours on the water, and let the operator deliver your car to the takeout.

Myrtle to Stubblefield: A 17‑mile Drive‑Yourself Float with Car Pickup.

Duration
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Location
Walnut
Operator
Trukees Canoe and Cabin Rentals
Category
Transfer
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

This offering pairs a personal‑cabin mindset with a full‑day float: you drive yourself to the put‑in at Myrtle, launch with your own tube, raft or kayak, and drift a scenic 17‑mile river corridor before meeting your vehicle at Stubblefield after an approximately 7–8 hour journey.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE EXPERIENCE

A full‑day, self‑driven float

This is a single 17‑mile float that runs about 7–8 hours — ideal for groups who own their own flotation craft and want the convenience of driving to the start while the operator manages vehicle pickup at the finish.

THE LOGISTICS

Drive yourself to the put‑in; meet your car at takeout

You provide your own vessel and drive to the start point; the operator transports your vehicle to Stubblefield so you finish the float where your car is waiting.

THE ACCOMMODATION

Personal cabin & float format

Presented as a personal cabin and float experience, the trip combines self‑sufficient river travel with the convenience of locally managed vehicle transfer.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

The day unspools as a deliberate, self‑propelled journey: arrive at Myrtle with your tube, raft or kayak, launch and spend the better part of a day moving downstream across 17 miles of river, then finish at Stubblefield where your vehicle has been moved to meet you — a structure that lets you focus on the float rather than logistics.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this trip suits — and who should reconsider.

1
Independent FloatersWell suited: people who own and can manage their own tube, raft or kayak and prefer to handle their own drive to the put‑in while relying on operator vehicle transfer at the takeout.
2
Full‑day AdventurersWell suited: travelers prepared for a long day on the water; the total float is 17 miles and is planned as a roughly 7–8 hour outing.
3
Minimal‑logistics GroupsWell suited: groups that want to avoid shuttle logistics themselves and prefer the operator to deliver their vehicle to the finish.
4
Those without a craftNot ideal: this offering requires you to bring your own flotation vessel; travelers without one should consider other operator options.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Distance is 17 miles and the float is approximately 7–8 hours long.

What to Bring

You must bring your own flotation vessel (tube, raft, kayak, etc.) and any personal gear you need for a full‑day float.

Logistics

Drive yourself to the put‑in at Myrtle; the operator will transport your vehicle to meet you at the takeout in Stubblefield.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Do I need to bring my own floatation vessel?

Yes — this offering is for guests who already have their own tube, raft, kayak or similar flotation craft.

How long is the float and how much time should I plan?

The route is 17 miles and the float takes approximately 7–8 hours.

Where do I leave my car and how do I get back to it?

You drive yourself to the put‑in at Myrtle; the operator transports your vehicle to the takeout at Stubblefield so you meet your car there after the float.

Is this a guided trip?

No — this is a drive‑yourself/vehicle pickup offering intended for people using their own flotation vessel; the operator manages vehicle transfer rather than providing a guided paddle.

What if I can't complete the full float?

Because the format relies on a single put‑in at Myrtle and vehicle pickup at Stubblefield, any changes to the planned route or timing should be coordinated with the operator in advance.