Sinking Locations For Everyone... With your help??

[Fred588]

I will say at the outset that I have never been there, but the Red River has been reported as having deposits of quicksand. A factor that seems to lend itself to formation of real quicksand (or at least that is frequently associated with it) is fairly rapid and frequent changes in water level or flow. This leads, I believe, to formation of thick layers of sand or silt and also tends to charge the sand with water. I think this is why quicksand is often found along rivers that flood frequently and then fall to near-dry conditions, and also in tidal areas that are nearly flat and experience a tidal bore or just a very dramatic rises and fall with each tide. This applies, of course, only to true quick sand and not to the formation of deep clay or peat deposits. My non-scientific opinion only.

Is there anything in between Dallas TX and Shreveport LA?

[muddypup]

Muddypup:

Another place in central Alberta to consider is the upper part of the McLeod River west of Edson, later in the season when the water levels are low. The area there just screams quicksand! For example, here is a zoomed-in view of one prospective place at low water levels that, based on its appearance and on my experience, should be an absolute certainty for containing quicksand! Look at where that small stream goes through that sand bank, and how that sand bank quickly drops off into deep water at that stream exit! A sure indication of an extremely deep deposit of loose sediment! Scroll around, zoom out, scroll around, zoom in, explore all along that river, find access routes to interesting areas, and then make plans to go there once water levels are known to be lower!

https://www.google.com/maps/@53.4904122 ... a=!3m1!1e3

thanks for the extra tip and exploring areas! will definitely be checking this one out later on in the season.

[Boggy Man]

Muddypup:

Another place in central Alberta to consider is the upper part of the McLeod River west of Edson, later in the season when the water levels are low. The area there just screams quicksand! For example, here is a zoomed-in view of one prospective place at low water levels that, based on its appearance and on my experience, should be an absolute certainty for containing quicksand! Look at where that small stream goes through that sand bank, and how that sand bank quickly drops off into deep water at that stream exit! A sure indication of an extremely deep deposit of loose sediment! Scroll around, zoom out, scroll around, zoom in, explore all along that river, find access routes to interesting areas, and then make plans to go there once water levels are known to be lower!

https://www.google.com/maps/@53.4904122 ... a=!3m1!1e3

thanks for the extra tip and exploring areas! will definitely be checking this one out later on in the season.

I should mention that those dark areas may be sand like the light areas, only wetter, or they might be clay.

[somethingmadeup]

First time poster here but I may be able to add a new location to the map. I haven't explored it yet but I used to take classes in this town and my friend's wife used to work at the wildlife refuge where she once mentioned that there was deep mud. There's also great fishing with foot long crappie, large catfish, and bass like you wouldn't believe. Does anyone have any tips on spotting potential mud bogs from Google Earth? Drop me a hint and I'll be sure to explore them.

https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3

[gamwam]

Can I enlist you guys to help me find something in the Nottingham uk area? I'm limited to cycling distance from the city but haven't found anything yet, was thinking if you guys cast your expert eye over the area on google earth u might spot something I haven't perhaps - cheers

[Boggy Man]

First time poster here but I may be able to add a new location to the map. I haven't explored it yet but I used to take classes in this town and my friend's wife used to work at the wildlife refuge where she once mentioned that there was deep mud. There's also great fishing with foot long crappie, large catfish, and bass like you wouldn't believe. Does anyone have any tips on spotting potential mud bogs from Google Earth? Drop me a hint and I'll be sure to explore them.

https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3

For starters, you could explore the creeks. For example, here is a promising looking spot:

https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3

You can see sand/mud bars all along the creek, many may be solid, but some could be soft. The downstream side of the bars tend to be the best places to look, although you should leave no stone unturned and check the entire length of each bar/bank you come across.

Some more spots along a creek:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3
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https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3

Also, parts of the delta look interesting:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3

I think you get the idea. Happy exploring!

[somethingmadeup]

First time poster here but I may be able to add a new location to the map. I haven't explored it yet but I used to take classes in this town and my friend's wife used to work at the wildlife refuge where she once mentioned that there was deep mud. There's also great fishing with foot long crappie, large catfish, and bass like you wouldn't believe. Does anyone have any tips on spotting potential mud bogs from Google Earth? Drop me a hint and I'll be sure to explore them.

https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3

For starters, you could explore the creeks. For example, here is a promising looking spot:

https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3

You can see sand/mud bars all along the creek, many may be solid, but some could be soft. The downstream side of the bars tend to be the best places to look, although you should leave no stone unturned and check the entire length of each bar/bank you come across.

Some more spots along a creek:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3
https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3
https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3
https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3
https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3
https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3

Also, parts of the delta look interesting:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/wild ... a=!3m1!1e3

I think you get the idea. Happy exploring!

I remember fishing along this creek. I'll post if I find anything

[qslvr2000]

Click on the above link, scan down to Southern California, third from the bottom are
the Salton Sea mud volcanoes. I've been there several times and it is different every
time I go. It's an almost five hour drive for me so I don't go as often as I like. The last
time was two years ago. I usually go on a Friday or Saturday night so there's no traffic
on the dirt road. I also pick a night close to the full moon because it's damn dark and a
flashlight might be spotted. I rigged a temperature sensor to a 8 foot length of PVC
pipe with the readout at the top so that I can tell the temp of each pit. This time there
were only two active pits, one was furiously boiling and I didn't get to close out of fear
that the boiling mud was eating away at the underside of the ground and to have it
collapse beneath me would have been fatal. The other was almost just right. Six feet
across, very creamy mud and bottomless. The only problem was the temperature, 64
degrees. But I didn't come all that way for nothing so I jumped in. Naturally I floated
so I could only get armpit deep. I frolicked for about 15 minutes but it was too cold so I
tried to get out. Tried. I couldn't push/pull myself like you would at a pool because the
mud was too thick and, because it was truly bottomless, there was nothing to push
against. I slowly worked my way up so that I was lying flat on the top of the mud. I
rolled over and flung a leg over the edge and the rest of me followed. If you go bring
your own water to clean up (I brought two 5-gallon cans). There is a small dirty creek
about 100 yards away but it is much more public and I only used it once (the first time I
went). If you go let us know how it was.
qslvr2000

[SinkyHobo]

(First post here, yay.)

Hello! Anybody know of some middle Washington spots? I only know of one literally on my property, created by horses churning mud up.. But I have no clue of any good spots otherwise. Somewhere around monroe-ish.

[Sunbeam007]

Good day, I'm looking for spots within Austin, Texas. Northern area. I live north side of Austin like close to Pflugerville and to Round Rock. That best area and I know there aren't large bodies of water anywhere in sight like streams, lake, or rivers. I deeply looked at the Google Earth map. If there are lakes, then they are obviously prohibited since the metal gate bars are surrounded.

I currently live with my parent's house so I can't tear up the backyard plus it's connected to my grandparent's yard. So I'm only left with finding a closes place to get sinky-muddy without the longest driving efforts. :/