23.5 miles
Gasconade to New Haven
Check in 10:00-11:00am
Safety Meeting 11:00am
Start Time 12:00pm
Food Opens: 2:00pm
Award Ceremony: 3:00pm
Entry Fee $50
The Gritty has made some changes over time. From 2007-2014 it was the Gritty Fitty, 50 miles from Lawrence to KC. From 2015-2021 it became simply, "The Gritty" as the course was shortened to 35 miles, ending at Edwardsville.
In 2022, it move to the east side of Missouri as "The Gritty Growler".
Beginning at the Gasconade boat ramp in Gasconade MO, you will travel about a half mile down the Gasconade river before merging onto the Mighty Missouri. There is a public restroom across the street from the boat ramp parking lot.
7 miles into the course you will pass by historical Hermann MO, a great spot for spectators to see you pass! 5 miles past Hermann you will enter Berger Bend, an S curve on the MO river, beautiful and secluded. From there it is a quick 10 miles to New Haven on a fast section of the river.
The finish line is the New Haven boat ramp on river right, and less than a quarter mile from the ramp is Paddle Stop Brewery!
Load your boat and head up to Paddle Stop Brewery where you can choose from a selection of craft brews, cocktails, and hot food. There are even free community showers across the street! Once we have a majority of paddlers in, we will start the awards ceremony.
All participants will get a custom growler, a pint of beer (or soda), and your choice between a burger or a sausage! Complimentary soda, water, and snacks will be available, as well as food to purchase from the kitchen inside Paddle Stop Brewery!
Start: https://goo.gl/maps/dQDpi5LJviTABmCk7
Finish: https://goo.gl/maps/WKV12xSDkw5ugK526
Location Mile
Start: Gasconade Boat Ramp 0
Finish: New Haven Boat Ramp 23.5
Awards: Paddle Stop Brewery