Mile 859.3 - 859.3 - 867.5 LBD Lee Towhead Back Channel

859.3 - 867.5 LBD Lee Towhead Back Channel

The back channel of Lee Towhead is always open regardless of river level (except in extreme low water), and makes for wonderful back channel paddling. It’s no shortcut, in fact it will double your distance at least. But the peaceful passage, and the fantastic wildlife viewing including bald eagles makes the extra exertion well worth it. There are two routes the paddler can follow, the first is a simple foray around Lee Towhead, total distance 4 miles. Or you can jump into a tertiary channel that goes behind a 2rd island further back, total distance 6 miles. On the main channel this same journey would we 2 miles. The islands are posted, which is fine. There does not seem to be any good campsites anywhere around Lee Towhead save maybe the very bottom end. Continue on downstream to Robinson Bayou Bar or Island No 14 for better (and friendlier) choices.