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Cahaba River Society

Canoe Trips

The Cahaba River Society was formed in 1988 with the objective of restoring and protecting the Cahaba River watershed and the divers ecosystem contain within.  Additional objectives include managing growth along the river, and education of the general public.

As part of their efforts to educate interested parties about the Cahaba River, the Society offers canoe trips throughout the year.

 

CRS 2011 Educational Outings Schedule

Trip #                 Date       Departure Time    Trip Description                    Meeting Place

               1                  April 2     Sat., 8:30a               Grants Mill to Old Overton      Grants Mill bridge

      2                  April 23   Sat., 8:30a                Oxbow trip to Perry Co.         Colonnade

      3                  May 7     Sat., 8:30a                 Day Trip somewhere               Colonnade

River Ramble     May 14    Sat., 8:00a                Educational Event                    CR NWR2

                                  and Trail Run1

      4                May 21     Sat., 8:30a                Lily Trip I                                 Colonnade

                           5                May 28     Sat., 8:00a                Lily Festival3                            Lily Center West Blocton

      6                May 29     Sun., 8:30a                Lily Trip II                               Colonnade

      7                June 4       Sat., 8:30a                 Lily Trip III                              Colonnade

      8                June 5       Sun., 8:30a                Lily Trip IV                              Colonnade

Headwater Festival    June 11-12     Sat., 8:30a                 Educational Event                Trussville Springs

                                                     Check the CRS Website4

               9                July 9        Sat., 7:30p                 Moonlight I                              Hwy 280 bridge

            10               Aug 6       Sat., 7:00p                 Moonlight II                             Hwy 280 bridge

     11               Sept 10     Sat., 8:30a                 Day trip somewhere                 Colonnade

            Fry Down        Sept 25     Sunday                      Fundraiser and Educational       Trussville Springs

                                               Check the CRS Website4

     12               Oct 8        Sat., 8:30a                 Ox Bow trip to Perry Co.         Colonnade

        13            Oct 22-23      Sat., 8:30a                 Overnight trip in Perry Co.        Colonnade

 

 

We request $20 per person for use of canoes and equipment. No charge for children under 12.  Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  Cash or Check to: Cahaba River Society.  We provide canoes, paddles, life jackets, and a naturalist/guide for the trip.

1 Educational Outing participants do not need to register, just come and learn.  River Ramble Trail Run Participants must register at: www.cahabariversociety.org/ramble .  

2 CR NWR is the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. For details about the Refuge, please see http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=43665

3 No reservations are necessary for the Lily Festival.  The West Blocton Improvement Association will accept donations to help cover the cost of the lunch they provide. Registration starts at 8:00a at the Lily Center in West Blocton, AL, Saturday, May 28th, 2011.  Following the program, you can visit the Historic Beehive Coke Ovens and/or the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge where the Lilies will be blooming. See http://www.cahabalily.com/ for details.  Canoes will be available for $15; first come, first served. 

4 Check our website at www.cahabariversociety.org  for details about the “River Ramble”, the “Headwaters Festival”, and the “Fry Down”.

Policies for Canoe Outings

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You must call 322-5326 between 8:30a and 4:30pm for reservations and details about each trip.

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If you make a reservation and then discover you cannot attend, please let us know, asap, so we may offer the canoe to someone on our waiting list.

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Participants are required to follow the trip leader’s guidance regarding safety and behavior.

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Please arrive well before departure time.

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We request a $20 fee for each canoe reservation due on the day of the outing.  There is no charge for children under 12.  However, children (up to age 18) must be accompanied by an adult.

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You should bring your own lunch and refreshments. Remember that being outside in hot weather will require much more water than usual to keep you hydrated.

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HATS and SUNSCREEN will save you great discomfort!

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Participants with their own canoes or kayaks are very welcome to join us, but are still required to make a reservation and pay $10 per person. If you do join our trip, we require that you bring and wear your own lifejacket and that you wear shoes while on the river with us.

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Novice paddlers are encouraged to attend a training session directed by instructors with the Birmingham Canoe Club. Contact Jerry Hogan for more information or to register for the class.  Space is limited.  For additional details, see “CLASSES” at www.birminghamcanoeclub.org

 

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