April & May Canoe and Kayak Rentals (Spring)

 SPRING CANOE & KAYAK RENTAL PRICING

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

Canoe 3-person

$60/boat

$75/boat

$120/boat

use 2-person canoes if possible for gear

Single Rec Kayak

$48/boat

$86/boat

Double Rec Kayak

$60/boat

$120/boat

White Water Kayak

$55/boat

$90/boat

Groups

  ONE DAY TRIPS

 Potomac River Trip / DETAILS

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

Weekends

Weekdays

Required 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

 Antietam Creek/Potomac River Trip / DETAILS

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

Weekends or 5 boats or more on Weekdays

Required age:
9 and must weigh at least 50 lbs.

Weekday trips require five or more boats.

Departure Times:

9:30am

Location:

Devil's-Antietam Campgrd.

Duration:

11 miles
4-5 hrs. Water time

  TWO DAY TRIPS

 Potomac River Dam #4-Dargan Trip DETAILS

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:

Distance/time:

20 miles (first day 11 miles / second day 9) / (4-4.5 hrs / 3.5 hrs)

Difficulty:

Novice/Mellow water

Required 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.

 Potomac River: Taylor's Landing-Potoma Wayside DETAILS

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)

Required 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:

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  THREE DAY TRIPS

 Shenandoah River: Morgan's Ford- Moulton Park DETAILS

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

Required 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

 Reservations

River & Trail Outfitters has locations in Knoxville, Maryland near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. We are a full-service outfitter serving MD, WV, Virginia, and Washington DC. Surrounding counties within 5 minutes include: Washington County, MD , Frederick County, Maryland, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and Loudoun County, VA.