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SUMMARY:Guided Canoe Trip: Centreville to Harrisburg – April 6
DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday\, April 6th\, from 8 am to 5 pm\nCaravan Meeting Location: Amped Fitness in the Colonnade\nBoat Launch Meeting Location: Centreville Blueway Access\nDay of event contact: Wil Rainer\, Mobile: (901) 210-7850\nCost: $40 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Members\, remember your discount code! \nYou will need: Brown bag lunch\, at least 1 liter of water\, sun protection\, close-toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty\nWe will provide: Boats (contact recreation@cahabariversociety.org to inquire about using your own boat)\, paddles\, and life jackets.\nDifficulty level: Medium to Hard: this 13.3 mile trip is considered medium to hard based on the distance of the trip. We will be making stops along the way\, but in order to be back home at a reasonable hour\, we will want to limit our breaks.\nRegistration: Email our Field Programs Director\, Wil Rainer\n\nDescription\nThis 13.3 mile trip begins in the last shoals of the Valley and Ridge province of the Appalachian Mountains and travels through the Fall Line into the Coastal Plain province. In November of 2024\, while paddling this stretch\, we heard a heavy splash. We turned and saw four beavers flying out from their hiding place under a hanging root mat. As the bow of our boat touched the bank where the beavers had been hiding\, another beaver flew out of the cubby not two feet from the bow of our boat. We will get on the water at the Centreville access and get off the water at the Harrisburg access. Harrisburg is an unimproved  \nWhat to Expect:\nAs we begin our trip along this segment\, we will keep an eye out for the “V” shaped rock formation between the island and the left bank. This is likely an ancient weir built by the Native Americans to catch fish. This shoal lies at the “Fall Line\,” which is the last place we will encounter the 250+ million year old hard rocks of Alabama’s uplands. Below this point\, the river’s character changes dramatically. We will notice that the river takes on wide meanders\, bending back and forth\, and the rocky shoals above the Fall Line are now replaced by broad gravel bars and beaches. We are now in Alabama’s Coastal Plain region\, and the rocks here are much younger (80-100 million years old) and softer than those above the Fall Line. Part of Alabama’s vast biodiversity is due to the wide variety of habitat types across the state. Just in the Cahaba River\, we can generally divide the river into the Appalachian region above the Fall Line; the unique geological and hydrological conditions present as in the Fall Line; and the broad\, sandy soils below the Fall Line. Some Cahaba critters prefer to live only above\, some only below\, and some occupy all three of these habitat types. \nThe Centreville access is wooden and metal steps leading down to a broad\, flat bedrock. The Harrisburg access is an unimproved access with a steep hill. Cahaba River Society guides are available to help guests navigate any obstacles along the way.  \nGuided 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. \nWhat to Bring\n\nWater (plan to bring 2 liters for this longer trip)\nLunch & snacks\nSunscreen\nSun hat\nClose-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.\nPhotography equipment (don’t forget we will be on the water)\n\nYou are welcome to bring a cooler for your water and lunch\, but alcohol is prohibited. \nRegistration:\nEmail our Field Programs Director\, Wil Rainer (recreation@cahabariversociety.org) with the following information. \n\nTrip name/date\nNumber of people\, specify number of children and ages\n\nMake your suggested donation HERE.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/guided-canoe-trip-centreville-to-harrisburg-april-6/
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CATEGORIES:Events,Fun,Guided Canoe Trip
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Canoe Trip – March 11 (Worm Moon)
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, March 11 from 6:00pm to no later than 10:00pm\nLocation: Highway 280 Canoe Launch\nDay of event contact: Wil Rainer\, Mobile: (901) 210-7850\nRecommended Donation: $40 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Members\, remember your discount code! \nAvailability: Space is limited. We will develop a waitlist once all spots on the trip are filled.\nYou will need: Water\, snacks\, headlamps are recommended.\nWe will provide: Boats (contact recreation@cahabariversociety.org to inquire about using your own boat)\, paddles\, and life jackets.\nRegistration: Email our Field Programs Director\, Wil Rainer\n\n  \nDescription\nExperience the Cahaba River in a whole new light—moonlight. This guided canoe trip offers a peaceful and immersive journey through the Cahaba’s calm waters under the glow of the moon and stars. As we paddle upstream\, we will move quietly and attentively\, allowing us to observe the sights and sounds of the river at night. After about an hour\, we will pause to reflect on our discoveries\, share observations\, and answer questions before making our way back downstream to the boat launch. \nThis flat-water\, out-and-back trip is designed for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Since there is no current to assist or resist our paddling\, we will set a comfortable pace\, ensuring that no one feels rushed or fatigued early on. Participants will put in and take out at the same location\, eliminating the need for a shuttle. \nIn total\, we will spend approximately two hours on the water\, with an additional hour for setup and breakdown\, making the entire experience last around three hours. This is a rare opportunity to see the Cahaba River in a way few get to experience. \n  \nRegistration\nAccess registration form HERE. \nMake your suggested donation HERE.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/moonlight-canoe-trip-march-11-worm-moon/
LOCATION:Highway 280 Cahaba Boat Launch\, Cahaba River Road and Riverview Road\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fun,Guided Canoe Trip
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SUMMARY:Guided Canoe Trip: Lorna Rd to Flemming Park – March 9
DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday\, March 9th\, from 9 am to 3 pm\nMeeting Location: Lorna Rd (Bains Bridge) Canoe Launch \nDay of event contact: Wil Rainer\, Mobile: (901) 210-7850\nRecommended Donation: $40 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Members\, remember your discount code! \nAvailability: Space is limited. We will develop a waitlist once all spots on the trip are filled.\nYou will need: Brown bag lunch\, at least 1 liter of water\, sun protection\, close-toed shoes you don’t mind getting wet\nWe will provide: Boats (contact wilr@cahabariversociety.org to inquire about using your own boat)\, paddles\, and life jackets.\nDifficulty 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.\nRegistration: Email our Field Programs Director\, Wil Rainer\n\n  \nDescription\nJoin 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! \nGuided 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. \nWhat to Bring\n\nWater (at least 1 liter)\nLunch\nSunscreen\nSun hat\nClose-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.\nPhotography equipment (don’t forget we will be on the water)\n\nYou are welcome to bring a cooler for your water and lunch\, but alcohol is prohibited. \nRegistration:\nAccess registration form HERE. \nMake your suggested donation HERE. 
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/guided-canoe-trip-lorna-rd-to-flemming-park-march-9/
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