Price from:
32 USD
A 9 mile river trip, which takes about 3.5 to 5 hours to paddle, with class I & II rapids!
**Included in price:** Rental of boat, paddles, life jackets, safety orientation, river maps, use of dry bags, and all required shuttles.
Duration
3.5 - 5 hours
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to reservation time.
Trip Requirements
All trips require at least 2 people per party
All participants **must be able to swim** and not be afraid of the water.
Footwear is required.
All participants must be at least 6 years old.
No alcohol is allowed on the river per Virginia state law.
Please keep in mind that there is inherent risk in all outdoor activities and our trips may not be suitable for everyone.
Trip Summary
Our most popular run. This is a solid beginner trip with great mountain scenery and plenty of fun rapids, including Ritchie's Falls which is a challenging Class II rapid. Customers taking this trip will be shuttled 9 miles upstream to the Horseshoe Bend public boat ramp to launch. You will then paddle downstream back to our river front store location. This trip takes a full HALF DAY to complete, so make sure to pack a lunch and bring plenty to drink. The first four miles of the trip has a special designation as a State Scenic River section. As this trip ends where your car is parked, it has the most flexibility with take-out times, making it a great choice for those interested in fishing along the way. Please note, first time paddlers may prefer our Springwood trip as a first experience due to trip length and challenge level.
Booking Notes
**RECOMMENDED ITEMS**
- APPROPRIATE RIVER CLOTHING - Please arrive dressed ready to hit the river, typically swim suits, T shirts, and quick drying shorts. In cooler weather wear clothing that will keep you warm when wet such as polypropylene.
- APPROPRIATE RIVER FOOTWEAR - Old Tennis Shoes or river sandals with ankle straps (NO FLIP FLOPS OR BARE FEET)
- PICNIC LUNCH
- DRINKS - Be sure to bring plenty to drink while on the river. Make sure to pack non-breakable containers. (No alcohol allowed).
- SUNSCREEN
- LEAVE IN CAR - Towel, Change of clothes, and dry shoes
Completed liability waiver (speeds up check in)
**OPTIONAL ITEMS**
- SUNGLASSES
- SUN HAT
- INSECT REPELLENT
- FISHING GEAR & LICENSE - CELLULAR PHONE (Dry boxes available upon request)
- EYEGLASS STRAPS
- RAIN GEAR
Bring any necessary allergy or other medications with you on the river that you would not want to be without for a few hours. (Example: Bee Sting kit, Insulin, etc.)
Please remember that all gear you take with you is at risk of getting lost and wet! Outfitter not responsible for any lost items. We stock the majority of these items in our store, so if you forget something you can pick it up when you check in.
