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Kayak
Flatwater Tour KayakingDESCRIPTION
The opportunity to travel through the heart of the Appalachians will put you in the midst of magic and beauty. We invite you to explore the ancient Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers in one of our recreational kayaks. These lightweight, quiet crafts are ideal vessels for discovering the abundant wildlife that flourishes in these amazing riverine ecosystems. Paddlers often see: swimming Turtles, cavity-nesting Wood Ducks, elegant Egrets, Belted Kingfishers, fishing Osprey, and stately Great Blue Herons. You may even witness the majesty of our nation's bird-the Bald Eagle! More so, the waters provide for trophy class Smallmouth Bass and other angling opportunities. So pack your fishing pole and binoculars, because the current only flows one way, and out here it's just you and nature... We will supply you with your kayak, the shuttle to and from the river, a map, and other necessary equipment.
Remember - the guiding is up to you!
Article from West Virginia Game and Fish about fishing on the Shenandoah and Potomac.
Half-day, day or overnight trips can be arranged. 1.5 hour afternoon express trips are available for those short on time. Plan to arrive one hour before departure to allow time to transfer personal gear to the shuttle vehicle. Kayaking experience must reach the level of the trip you are taking. Most trips are on the Potomac River, but if you are running short on time, hop on board our Shenandoah Express Trip. Trips can sometimes be arranged on the Shenandoah for sections other than Harpers Ferry, if river conditions are suitable, generally in the spring time.
Pedaal & Paddle kayaking Package
Enjoy the beauty of Harpers Ferry and the Potomac River on a 4 hour kayak and 2 hour bike trip. Your adventure starts near Historic Shepherdstown, WV with an 8-mile flat-water kayak trip that takes you to just above Harpers Ferry. We'll meet you there and exchange your Kayak for one of our state-of-the-art, aluminum frame Specialized™ or GT mountain or cruiser bikes. You’ll then journey down the Chesapeake and Ohio (C & O) Canal Towpath to Harpers Ferry where you can stop to enjoy the town, site of John Brown’s famous slave revolt, or continue downstream before pick up. Either option is a perfect ending to a wonderful day.
Bring along a lunch or stop in Harpers Ferry.
Things to bring
DATES
Daily March through November
RATES
1 person kayak*
express trip (2 miles, 1.5 hours) $30
Half day (8 miles, 3-4 hours) $45
One day (13 miles, 6 hours) $79
Overnight (24 miles, 2 days) $119**
3 day (32 miles, 3 days) $149**
Peddle/Paddle Kayak price: $70/person
(Please add a $2.00 per person user fee and 6% sales tax to all trip prices.) for an additional $100, a guide will accompany your 1/2 day trip (additional charges for longer trips and additional guides)
*a $20 gas surcharge will be added to the price if only 2 guests on trip including other guests
**Please see camping information below under "Trip Notes:" for overnight trips.
DISCOUNTS
10+ kayaks $5 off per kayak for 1/2 day or greater trip
DIRECTIONS
TESTIMONIALS
This is a thank you for arranging out trip on Sunday June 12 for the Maryland Special Olympics Kayaking athletes and coaches. Specifically, the athletes and coaches that attended from Carroll County and had a truly amazing day on the river and sincerely appreciated the opportunity to paddle together for an extended trip. Our special thanks to Edy, our bus driver, who exhibited patience, skill and a truly wonderful sense of humor as he managed the traffic, the equipment, the noise and our own “unique qualities” as he transported us to and from our day on the river. Kudos to all for a trip well done and providing the opportunity for our athletes. - Ed Ball
The staff was very efficient and friendly. They were knowledgeable and very helpful. The staff made a recommendation to shorten our route and it was the best advise we could have gotten. We loved your company and will be back with other groups.
Joann M
ACCOMMODATIONS
Campgrounds, Hotels, B&B's and other Things to Do
THINGS TO BRING
Camping Information for overnight trips
Normally camping is at Killiansburg Cave and/or Huckleberry Hill Campsites. These sites are in C & O Canal National Park and are disignated Hiker-Biker-Paddler Campgrounds. There is no fee charged for use of these campsites. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. All sites have a chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill. Maximum 8 guests.
If you have more than 8 guests on your trip, you will be camping at Antietam Creek Campground, a "Drive-in Campground", meaning that you can leave a vehicle there while on the river. The Campground is next to the river and you will kayak to it. Antietam Creek has adjacent parking, but visitors cannot park a vehicle at the actual campsite. The fee for drive-in campsites is $10 per night. These sites have primitive facilities only. There are no RV hookups. Drive-in campsites are equipped with grills, chemical toilets, and water. There is a limit of eight people per site. Groups with more than eight people need to register for more than one site in the campground.
Visit the C and O Canal National Park Website for more details.
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