Alabama Scenic River Trail

Alabama Scenic River Trail

Dates:
Apr 04-05
Location:
Isaac Creek, Alabama
Contact Person:
Linda Vice, Al-Tom Resource & Conservation
Phone:
(334) 636-0120
Description:
Earth Month Naturalist Paddle and lock-through of Claiborne Dam

This is going to be a great adventure on the Alabama River. Birds, stories and geological history abound on the sandbars an...d campsites in this region. Join us in an easy (16-mile total) two day supported flatwater tour.

This trip near Claiborne Dam promises to exceed last year's. The excellent US Army Corps of Engineers Isaac Creek campground will be the focal point for group camping, meals, entertainment and shuttles. Registration begins for early arrivers Friday night , April 3rd, who should bring a do-for-yourself Saturday morning breakfast snack (we'll do the coffee). We'll gather Saturday morning to shuttle to Haines Island, where the tour will officially begin. The rest of the day will be spent paddling back to Isaac Creek. A sack lunch will be provided to take along the way. Camp setup will be completed upon arrival and the evening meal and festivities will be prepared. The big home-cooked evening meal will be provided by us. Rise Sunday morning to a cook-your-own breakfast (we provide food, fixings and equipment).

Depart Isaac Creek Campground Sunday morning and lock through the Claiborne Dam—an exciting but absolutely safe experience, and lots of fun in a group like this one. Arrive that afternoon at historic Claiborne landing for the shuttle back to the Isaac Creek where the farewell lunch awaits.

Expenses will be $85 including campsite for Friday and Saturday nights, shuttle, and locally prepared home cooking. Bring your own camp stove for coffee, tea, and your tent, sleeping bag, pad, as well as water bottles (mimimum one gallon per day). Water in the camp site is potable.

onservation and Development office in Thomasville, AL at (334)-636-0120, for advance credit card payment and additional trip details. If paying by check, it must arrive by Friday, April 3rd, at Ala-Tom RC&D, Canoe Paddle, P. O. Box 355, Thomasville, AL 36784. Additionally, you must download and print from this website, fill them out completely, and mail to the above address by April 3rd arrival the following items: American Canoe Association Waiver (include your waiver check made out to ACA) for adults and/or minors, the Alabama Scenic River Trail Registration Form and the Medical Form. Email inquiries to linda.tourism@yahoo.com

Participants are to provide their own canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket, tent, sleeping bag, snacks, Saturday morning breakfast snack, and water. Sun lotion and a cap are suggested. Further details, and an agenda will be provided at your Registration or by email to linda.tourism@yahoo.com.

Camping facilities-
Friday night: Camping arrangements will be a part of the trip accomodations, for detail contact linda.tourism@yahoo.com. Tell us how many in your party - Friday night camping at the Corps facilities is included in your $85 fee. Advance reservations details are to have several adjacent sites reserved, and you will be placed in one of these. Perhaps some late arrivals can be accommodated. The U. S. Army Corps is a co-sponsor of this event and their gate closes at 10:00 pm. Note: Be sure to ask about late arrival timing on Friday if that is your plan.
Saturday night: Advance reservations details are to have several adjacent sites reserved, so if you plan to arrive Saturday morning, you need to place all your gear in the campground and be ready to paddle at 8:00 am.

The trip commencement place.
Isaac Creek Campground

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