Mile 161.0 - LBD - 158 RBD Rich Bend Crossing

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026

161 LBD - 158 RBD Rich Bend Crossing

This south-running stretch of river between Convent and St. James does not offer any easy lines of navigation for the downstream paddler. Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards will have to decide between staying exposed to fast-moving freighters mid-channel or very active docking and fleeting along the edges. Either choice has its pros and cons. Look for traffic and stay tuned to VHF 67. Make your best choice, and hope the river gods are watching in your favor. Most industry up to now has been East Bank, but here there is plenty of vigorous West Bank industrial activity, including pipeline terminals operated by Koch and Capline.

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