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2012 Kayak rental trips scheduled to open July 4th
You do not need to be an overnight guest in our
lodge
No experience necessary
All these rental trips include free shuttle and
your vehicle stays safely parked at our lodge.
Must have at least 2 kayaks or 1
tandem Kayak per trip - no solo rental trips.
Trip 1 Gordon's Ferry to Resort
Class 1, 1-2 hours
Solo Inflatable Kayak $40
Tandem inflatable Kayak $70
Solo Tube $20 (4 hours)
Trip 2 China Point to Resort
Class 1, 3-5 hours
Solo Inflatable Kayak
$50
Tandem Inflatable Kayak
$90
Trip 3 Seattle Creek to Resort
Class 1+, 4-7 hours
Solo Inflatable Kayak $60
Tandem Inflatable Kayak $110
Trip 4 - Resort to Wingate
Class 3, 4-7 hours
Solo Inflatable Kayak $70
Tandem Kayak Rental $130
(must be at least 2 boats on this trip at a time)
These are non-guided
family friendly river rental trips suitable for most parents, kids, and even
grandparents. Most of the waters we paddle (first 3 trips) are
considered class 1 or below - just enough to wet the adrenaline
appetite. The 4th trip (Wingate) has plenty of big whitewater and not for the
faint of heart or beginner. We recommend taking the Seattle Creek
Trip before Wingate.
We recommend taking the Gordons Ferry
trip first to make sure you have the necessary skills and desire to go a
full day.
These trips are available
lasting in length from 1 to 7 hours. Actual lengths vary - the more you
paddle the faster you go - the more you stop along the banks, islands,
and gravel bars to explore the slower you travel - you are in control.
Bring a picnic lunch or stop for photos.
Our trips are considered
remote. Most of the trips are away from the highway. On the sections
we float (all trips begin or end at our riverfront resort) the highway
travels over Cade Mountain and the river goes around the base of the
mountain miles and miles away. These trips are known for their scenic
beauty and abundance of wildlife. On these trips you will see deer,
fish, osprey, eagles, herons, foxes, coyotes, bears, and perhaps even
Bigfoot.
Out primary boats are inflatable kayaks. We may
be adding hard shell sit on top kayaks for the Class 1 trips.
You may have this option available when you arrive at the lodge.
Each person issued and required to wear
PFD at all times
Each person must know how to swim and
capable of a self rescue.
Participants on Trip 4 - "Resort downriver
to Wingate" - must be "very strong" swimmers
and previous river kayak experience to take this trip.
All participants will be required to sign
a participation agreement & waiver. Do not participate in these
trips if you are unsure of the risks or unwilling to accept the
inherent risks associated with this water activity.
TIPS FOR A BETTER TRIP
Wear proper footwear - river sandals or
tennis shoes
Bring plenty of water
Wear sunscreen and a hat
Wear long shorts so no sunburn on inner
thighs
Wear long sleeve river shirt
Bring a timepiece (watch)
Bring a cell phone - Verizon has a signal
in Happy Camp - not guaranteed on all place on river.
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