Guided Canoe Trip: Lorna Rd to Flemming Park – March 9

• When: Sunday, March 9th, from 9 am to 3 pm
• Meeting Location: Lorna Rd (Bains Bridge) Canoe Launch
• Day of event contact: Wil Rainer, Mobile: (901) 210-7850
• Recommended Donation: $40 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Members, remember your discount code! 
• Availability: Space is limited. We will develop a waitlist once all spots on the trip are filled.
• You will need: Brown bag lunch, at least 1 liter of water, sun protection, close-toed shoes you don’t mind getting wet
• We will provide: Boats (contact wilr@cahabariversociety.org to inquire about using your own boat), paddles, and life jackets.
• Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium: There is the possibility for downed trees that could be inconvenient to maneuver. CRS guides will help you safely bypass any obstacle along the way.
• Registration: Email our Field Programs Director, Wil Rainer

Description

Join us for a guided trip to the most recent addition to the Cahaba Blueway, Flemming Park, at the confluence of Buck Creek and the Cahaba River. This is a great stretch of river for a beginner to advanced paddler. As with most of the Upper Cahaba, this is a stretch that you’ll want to catch at the right water level. Paddling this stretch, we can see the importance of managing the forest in a riparian zone. We will paddle through mostly quiet and remote areas and will see scenic rock formations and bluffs as we move downstream. We will also see some dramatic examples of the heavy erosion present on the Cahaba River. Remember to always be kind to your downstream neighbor!

Guided canoe trips are weather and water-dependent. If there are changes or cancellations, Wil Rainer will contact each guest and let you know the plan.

What to Bring

• Water (at least 1 liter)
• Lunch
• Sunscreen
• Sun hat
• Close-toed water shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are not protective enough when walking through the shoals. This site shows some of the shoes our team might be wearing.
• Photography equipment (don’t forget we will be on the water)

You are welcome to bring a cooler for your water and lunch, but alcohol is prohibited.

Registration:

Access registration form HERE.

Make your suggested donation HERE.