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DUCK RIVER CANOE FLOAT *
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When
Saturday, August 22nd at 9am
Come join Team Green and Division of Natural Areas as we enjoy the cool waters of the Duck River on a warm summer day. We will be on a very flat and easy stretch of river from Leftwich Bridge to the new TWRA take out at Howard Bridge. Participants are welcome to bring their own canoe or kayak, but will have to provide their own transportation if they do. The first 10 reservations can take advantage of free van transportation provided by the Tennessee Natural Areas Program.
When Saturday, August 22nd at 9am
Where Meet at the Target parking area at Old Hickory Blvd. and
I-65 in Brentwood.
Trip Leader Forrest Evans, Stewardship Ecologist, Tennessee Division of
Natural Areas.
Cost Canoes can be rented at a special discount of $12.50 per person or $25 per canoe through a local canoe vendor. Participants are welcome to bring their own canoe or kayak, but will have to provide their own transportation if they do.
Reservations required RSVP by August 20 to Forrest Evans or call 615-532-043
Difficulty This stretch of the river has a gentle current and no
real rapids, and will take about 4 hours to float. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners to canoe.
Children Policy Details coming
Dog Policy Details coming
Our put in point is about a 45-minute drive south of Nashville on I-65. Bring lunch and water and maybe a change of clothes. For more information about this as well as any other State Scenic River, visit the Division of Natural Areas web site at: www.tdec.net/na .
Since this is such an easy float, I think it should be family friendly.
Children who can swim are welcome.
dogs are allowed but may not ride in the state van.
About people bringing their own boats: do you mean we provide our own transport, including put-in and take-out, or simply to the vendor? Often vendors will provide shuttle for owners, for a fee.
Everyone will be going to the put in first and unloading boats and passengers. We will take all cars to the take out and the vendor will take drivers back to the put in and we will all leave on the float then. That way your cars will be at the take out whenever you arrive. I don’t think the vendor charges a fee for the ride but I doubt he would turn down a tip.
I am interested in learning more/joining Team Green but am currently working weeknights. Do you recommend this as a good intro event to attend? I love the water but am a beginner canoeer (if that’s the right word) lol.
Thanks!
Forest,Is it still open? Capt Ed