All Day Tallapoosa River Paddle

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All Day Tallapoosa River Paddle

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Tallapoosa River Outfitters - 9891 Highway 46 Heflin, Alabama

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 23 2017 10:00 am >> Sat, Sep 23 2017 6:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Sep 18 2017 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 22 2017 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

16.7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

John Stirman
Thomas W.

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Member Cost:

$20.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

A few weeks back I paddled a beautiful section of the Loyd Owens Canoe trail on the Tallapoosa River near Heflin, AL. Now I want to share this awesome water trail with the AOC. We'll be covering 16.7 miles of this small river and w e'll be shuttled to our start point by the Tallapoosa River Outfitters (TRO). We'll meet at their parking lot at 10 AM Central Standard Time - which is one hour earlier than our time here in Georgia.

The first 11 miles or so it is likely we'll be the only ones on the river. When I paddled this section at the end of July, I did not have to portage anywhere, but there were some tricky areas to navigate around due to fallen trees. Because of this, the pace and the over all distance we are covering (16.7 miles), this is not a good event for a beginner kayaker. There are some class 1 rapids and if the water is up, perhaps a class 2 in a few spots, but for the most part we will maintain our pace through moderate paddling (I covered the section in 5 hours). We'll find a spot or two to stop along the way for a quick break and to stretch our legs.

As a reminder, we'll meet at the TRO promptly at 10 AM Central Standard Time and they'll load up our kayaks (or canoes) on their trailer and shuttle us to our put in location at the Dryden Mill Campsite.

When we finish our paddle we'll have the option to head over to Tasty Dip in nearby Helfin, Alabama. This old style restaurant, est. 1948, is a local favorite. There we'll enjoy the wonderful selection of Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and best of all.... wonderful ice cream - all under shaded picnic tables! After our long paddle, we will have earned this tasty treat!

Required Items to Bring:

Your Kayak or Canoe

A PFD of course

Plenty of hydration

Snacks or something light to eat

$20.00 for our shuttle - this is paid at the event directly to the outfitter

A great attitude and sense of adventure

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hat

Sunscreen

Towel

Change of Clothes

A little extra money if you are planning to head over to Tasty Dip after the official event.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Atlanta it is only an hour away!

Tallapoosa River Outfitters

9891 Highway 46

Heflin, Alabama

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:

$20.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The $20.00 per person cost covers our shuttle from Tallapoosa River Outfitters to the start of the event. The money is paid directly to the outfitters. If you prefer to rent one of their Kayaks, the total price would be $35.00 Our vehicles will be parked at the Tallapoosa River Outfitters lot.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.