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April & May Canoe Trips
Day Trips
Novice
| Description: |
The Potomac River above Harpers Ferry meanders
between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the C&O Canal National Park on
the Maryland shore and is ideal for canoeing and kayaking. This ambling
stretch of river features a few easy to navigate riffles and ledges and
delightful scenery including the towering James Rumsey Monument in Shepherdstown,
West Virginia. Paddlers will enjoy the solitude, relaxation, fishing, and
sunbathing opportunities along this stretch. |
| Difficulty: |
Class I-II |
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Weekends |
Weekdays |
Suggested age:
7 and must weigh at least 50 lbs. |
| Departure Times: |
9:30am |
1:30pm |
11:00am |
| Location: |
Snyder's-Dargan |
Shepherdstown-Dargan |
Shepherdstown-Dargan |
| Duration: |
11 miles
4-5 hrs. water time |
8 miles
3-3.5 hrs. Water time |
8 miles
3-3.5 hrs. Water time |
Beginner Whitewater
| Description: |
Boaters will paddle
the final six miles of the Antietam as it winds its way through picturesque
farmland as well as through Antietam Battlefield National Park. Stone arch
bridges and wildlife enhance this route. The creek spills into the Potomac
River as paddlers have an opportunity to unwind on the final 4.5 mile stretch
of the mellow and scenic waterway of our nation's river. |
| Difficulty: |
Class I-II+ White water |
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Weekends & Weekdays |
Suggested age:
9 and must weigh at least 50 lbs. |
Weekday trips require three or more boats. |
| Departure Times: |
9:30am |
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| Location: |
Rt. 34-Dargan |
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| Duration: |
11 miles
4-5 hrs. Water time |
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Day/Half-day |
2 Day |
Price includes:
boat rental, life vests, paddles, and one or two
way shuttle.
Kayak rentals for whitewater runs also include a helmet. |
| Canoe |
$60/boat |
$100/boat |
| Single Rec Kayak |
$50/boat |
$90/boat |
| Double Rec Kayak |
$65/boat |
$120/boat |
| White Water Kayak |
$57/boat |
$92/boat |
| Groups |
Groups of 10 or more receive 10%
off when paying collectively
Non-profits should inquire about special pricing |
| For each additional day
beyond two days rental, the cost is $30/boat/day. |
| An ACA Certified Guide
may accompany your trip for a flat rate of $175/day |
For reservations click here or
call 888 I GO PLAY (888 446-7529)
Two day trips:
Novice
| Description: |
The Potomac River meanders across the broad Cumberland Valley
in wide, lazy loops. There are a few easy riffles and ledges, delightful
scenery, and the towering James Rumsey Monument in Shepherdstown-commemorating
an 18th century steamboat demonstration. Other highlights include the Chesapeake
& Ohio Canal and an area nationally acclaimed for its smallmouth bass
fishing. |
| Weekends |
Weekdays |
| When: |
9:30am depart,3:30 pm pick-up |
11am depart, 3:30pm pickup |
| Where: |
Potomac River: Dam #4-Dargan |
| Distance/time: |
20 miles (first day 11 miles / second day 9) / (4-4.5 hrs
/ 3.5 hrs) |
| Difficulty: |
Novice/Mellow water |
| Suggested age: |
7 yrs. Old and must weigh at least 50 lbs. |
| Camping: |
Killansburg Cave (hiker/biker campsite along C&O Canal) |
| Shuttle: |
Out with our regular morning shuttle and be dropped off after
everyone else. Leave cars at River and Trail. |
| Pricing: |
Click here to refer to pricing table. |
For reservations click here or call 888 I GO PLAY (888 446-7529).
*Prices do not include tax. See our reservations page for tax information.
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Intermediate
For Intermediate Runs at least one person in each boat should
have prior Class III paddling experience in the craft they are renting. We recommend
that at least two crafts rent at a time so if one gets into trouble, the other
can offer assistance.
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| Description: |
Day 1) The Potomac River meanders across
the broad Cumberland Valley in wide, lazy loops. There are a few easy riffles
and ledges, some flatwater, delightful scenery, and the towering James Rumsey
Monument in Shepherdstown-commemorating an 18th century steamboat demonstration.
Other highlights include the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and an area nationally
acclaimed for its smallmouth bass fishing.
Day 2) The Potomac cuts a spectacular path through the Blue Ridge
Mountains at Harpers Ferry. The "Needles Rapids" (Class II) tumble
over shale ledges millions of years old. There is a brief respite at the
confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers before the rumble of "Mad
Dog" and "White Horse Rapids" (Class III). The scenery is
amazing and the paddling technical. |
| Weekends |
Weekdays |
| When: |
9:30am depart,3:30 pm pick-up |
11am depart, 3:30pm pickup |
| Where: |
Potomac River: Taylor's Landing-Potoma Wayside |
| Distance/time |
(11miles 1st day / 10 miles 2nd day) / (4-4.5
hr / 4 hrs) |
| Difficulty |
Whitewater(Class I-III) |
| Suggested age: |
12 yrs. Old and accompanied by parent
that is a competent paddler |
| Camping: |
Antietam Campground. (hiker/biker campground.
Along C&O Canal)
Provides water, porta john, picnic table, fire pit. |
| Shuttle: |
Take-out Potoma Wayside: Leave cars at
River and Trail
Take-out Brunswick: Customer cars are
parked at the Brunswick commuter lot (within walking distance from take-out)
and we will pick up boats for groups of 3 or more boats. Customers can leave
directly from take-out after handing off boats to us. |
Devil's Backbone can be an alternative put-in
if Antietam Creek is running 2.6 or higher
For groups of 3+ boats, take-out at Brunswick instead…the boat ramp
makes for a much easier take-out |
| Pricing: |
Click here to refer to pricing
table. |
For reservations click here or
call 888 I GO PLAY (888 446-7529)
Three day trips:
Novice
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| Description: |
The Shenandoah meanders in wide, lazy loops along the foot
of the Blue Ridge Mountains on this quiet and beautiful stretch of river.
Occasional riffles and Class II rapids interrupt long pools of fish-jumping
waters. Heron and osprey feed here and deer sometimes break through the
thickets to drink at the water's edge. |
| Weekdays |
| When: |
8:00am arrival/depart, 5 PM pickup |
| Where: |
Shenandoah River: Morgan's Ford- Moulton Park |
| Distance/time |
40 miles (1st day 11 miles/ 2nd day 15 miles/3rd day 14 miles)
5-6.5 hrs each day |
| Difficulty |
Novice:Class I-II |
| Suggested age: |
7 yrs. Old and must weigh at least 50 lbs. |
| Camping: |
1st night: River islands around Rt. 50 bridge (customers
will need to bring water, food, etc… no facilities available)
2nd night: River islands around Rt. 7 bridge or Watermelon Campgrd.
Ph 540-955-4803 (full facilities) |
| Shuttle: |
Customers check-in at River and Trail Outfitters, leave cars
at Millville Campground., shuttle to Morgan's
Ford. Pick up on day three and transport back to cars. |
| Must depart on a weekday |
| Pricing: |
Click here to refer to pricing table.
Additional charges to regular rental fee:
1-15 canoes: $60 flat fee for shuttle
Over 15 canoes: $120 flat fee for shuttle |
For reservations click here or call 888 I
GO PLAY (888 446-7529) |
