- 1.5 - 2 hours
- 8 and up
Our shortest trip on the scenic Jackson River. A great option when you are short on time or are uncertain about doing an all-day activity.
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Our most popular river trip!
Paddle the upper Jackson River in Alleghany County. Our most popular river trip. This section normally features crystal clear water, great current, and excellent mountain views. Many class I & II rapids make this section fun and exciting. The rapids are plentiful but fairly straight forward. This trip launches at the Indian Draft boat landing and ends back at our take out at Intervale Park. This trip typically starts at 10AM and 1:30 pm daily.
Duration: This trip is 7.5 river miles long and takes approximately three to four hours to complete.
Minimum Age: Recommended minimum age for this trip is 8 years old. For insurance and safety reasons minimum age for any river trip is 6 years old. No underage exceptions. Small kids must be in boats with their parents or guardians.
The price includes the use of detailed river maps, a safety orientation, the use of boats, paddles, life jackets, dry bags, dry boxes, and shuttles. All our trips are unguided unless specially stated otherwise. Please note the total passenger and gear weight limit for our canoes is 800 pounds, and the weight limit for kayakers is approximately 300 pounds. All customers need to be able to swim and agree to wear a life jacket. Kayaks are by far the most popular rental boat choice. With advance reservations, we can rent canoes or rafts when river conditions permit.