Twilight Canoeing

Twilight Canoeing Harpers Ferry No <img alt="canoeing on the Shenandoah and Potomac River - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - River Riders" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/flatcanoe.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: right; width: 328px; height: 202px;" /> Perfect for that short evening river outing for your group of 10 or more. River Riders has chosen an ideal section of river for you to witness the beauty of the sunset on the river. The opportunity to travel through the heart of the Appalachians will put you in the midst of magic and beauty. We invite you to experience the ancient Shenandoah River in one of our many canoes. These lightweight, quiet crafts are ideal vessels for discovering the abundant wildlife that flourishes in these amazing riverine ecosystems.<img alt="canoeing on the Shenandoah and Potomac River - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - River Riders" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/imagefield_thumbs/P1010171.JPG" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: right; width: 315px; height: 200px;" /> 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! Evening is the ideal time for wildlife viewing. We will supply you with your canoe, PFD, paddles, and the shuttle to and from the river. Remember - the guiding is up to you!   <h4 class="rtejustify"> 10 person minimum</h4> Friday and Saturday Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend Canoeing http://www.riverriders.com/sites/riverriders.com/files/P1010180.JPG Shenandoah Flat water 1.5 hours Perfect for that short evening river outing minimum of 10 guests. Experience the beauty of the sunset on the river. River Riders has chosen an ideal section of river for you to witness the beauty of the sunset on the river. Available Friday and Saturday evenings. $50 per canoe (2 ppl) $5 for an additional child 11 or younger     (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 trip 5 PM for 6 PM departure <a href="/directions">Harpers Ferry, West Virginia</a> <a href="/accommodations">Campgrounds, Hotels, B&B's and other Things to Do</a> <a href="/nrswetsuit">Wetsuit and Splashtop</a> <a href="/liability">Liability Waiver</a> 12 Scenic Potomac River Float Harpers Ferry, WV No, by advanced request only <a href="/sites/riverriders.com/files/pdf/arwt_2006_detail.pdf" target="_new">Potomac River named ACA National Water Trail</a> Canoeing on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia <img alt="canoeing on the Shenandoah and Potomac River - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - River Riders" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/flatcanoe.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: right; width: 328px; height: 202px;" /> 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 many canoes. 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 canoe, the shuttle to and from the river, a map, and other necessary equipment. Remember - the guiding is up to you! <a href="/west-virginias-best-family-fishing-vacations">Article</a> from West Virginia Game and Fish about fishing on the Shenandoah and Potomac. White or flat water, half-day, day or overnight trips can be arranged. Canoeing 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. <a name="paddle and peddle"></a> <hr /> <a name="paddle and peddle"> Paddle & Pedal Canoeing Package</a> <img alt="canoeing on the Shenandoah and Potomac River - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - River Riders" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/canoepillar.JPG" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: right; width: 328px; height: 202px;" />Enjoy the beauty of Harpers Ferry and the Potomac River on a 4 hour canoe and 2 hour bike trip. Your adventure starts near Historic Shepherdstown, WV with an 8-mile flat-water canoe trip that takes you to just above Harpers Ferry. We'll meet you there and exchange your canoe for one of our state-of-the-art, aluminum frame Specialized™ mountain 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. <a name="paddle and peddle"> Bring along a lunch or stop in Harpers Ferry. </a><a href="/bring">Things to bring</a> Daily March through November Canoeing <div class="field-item field-item-0"><a href="/30">9 AM Full Day Flatwater Unguided Canoe</a></div><div class="field-item field-item-1"><a href="/28">9 AM Half Day Flatwater Unguided Canoe</a></div><div class="field-item field-item-2"><a href="/34">9:30 White Water Canoe</a></div><div class="field-item field-item-3"><a href="/169">12 PM Half Day Flatwater Unguided Canoe</a></div><div class="field-item field-item-4"><a href="/32">Overnight Flatwater Unguided Canoe</a></div><div class="field-item field-item-5"><a href="/234">3 Day Overnight Unguided Canoe</a></div> http://www.riverriders.com/sites/riverriders.com/files/flatcanoeclip.JPG Potomac or Shenandoah Flatwater to Class III Half day to Multi-day We invite you to explore the ancient Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers in one of our many canoes. These lightweight, quiet crafts are ideal for discovering the abundant wildlife, plants and geology in these amazing riverine ecosystems. So pack your fishing pole and binoculars, because the current only flows one way, and out here it's just you and nature... Remember - the guiding is up to you! per 2 person canoe* Half day (8 miles, 3-4 hours) $65 One day (13 miles, 6 hours) $99 Overnight (24 miles, 2 days) $149** (1 day white water option) 3 day (32 miles, 3 days) $199** Pedal/Paddle Canoe price: $57.50/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 *a $20 Transportation Fee will be added to the price if only one canoe on trip including other guests **See camping details below under "notes" (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 *a $20 Transportation Fee will be added to the price if only one canoe on trip including other guests **See camping details below under "notes" 10+ canoes $10 off per canoe for 1/2 day or greater trip 8:30AM for 9:30AM departure 11 AM for 12 PM departure* NEW Half Day Only *Except Weekends July through Labor Day 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 designated 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 canoe or 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 <a href="http://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm" target="_new"> C and O Canal National Park Website</a> for more details. <a href="/directions">Harpers Ferry, WV</a> <a href="/accommodations">Campgrounds, Hotels, B&B's and other Things to Do</a> <a href="/nrswetsuit">Wetsuit and Splash Top</a> <a href="/liability">Liability Waiver</a> 26 Shenandoah Express Trip Harpers Ferry, WV No, by advanced request only <img alt="canoeing on the Shenandoah and Potomac River - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - River Riders" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/canoeexpress.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: right; width: 328px; height: 202px;" /> Short on Time? This canoe trip was designed for those with only a brief period to spend on the river. The express canoe trip is our shortest trip offering. 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 River in one of our many canoes. 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. <img alt="canoeing on the Shenandoah and Potomac River - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - River Riders" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/canoeexpress2.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: right; width: 328px; height: 202px;" />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 canoe, the shuttle to and from the river, type III pfd, and paddles. Remember - the guiding is up to you! <a href="/bring">Things to bring</a> Daily March through November Canoeing <div class="field-item field-item-0"><a href="/26">3 PM Express Unguided Canoe (Weekday Only)</a></div><div class="field-item field-item-1"><a href="/86">3:45 PM Express Unguided Canoe (Weekend Only)</a></div> http://www.riverriders.com/sites/riverriders.com/files/canoeexpressclip.jpg Shenandoah River Flatwater to Class I 1.5 hours on the river Short on Time? This canoe trip was designed for those with only a brief period to spend on the river. The express canoe trip is our shortest trip offering. Fishing, bird watching, and relaxing with the family or significant other are popular trip activities. $45 per canoe For an evening adventure try our <a href="/activity/twilight-canoeing">Twilight Trip</a> (Please add a $2.00 per person user fee and 6% sales tax to all trip prices.) a $20 gas surcharge will be added to the price if only one canoe on trip including other guests 10+ canoes $5 off per canoe Weekdays: 2:00pm for 3:00pm departure Weekends: 2:45pm for 3:45pm departure <a href="/directions">Harpers Ferry, WV</a> <a href="/accommodations">Campgrounds, Hotels, B&B's and other Things to Do</a> <a href="/nrswetsuit">Wetsuit and Splash Top</a> <a href="/liability">Liability Waiver</a> 66 Whitewater Canoeing Harpers Ferry, WV No, by advanced request <img alt="Harpers Ferry, West Virginia canoeing on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/wwcanoe2.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; float: right; width: 328px; height: 202px; margin: 5px;" />For experienced class III canoeists, we offer you and your companion canoeing on the exciting, challenging run on the Needles of the Potomac. Three sections of rapids make up the whitewater on this trip. Slow water periods in between will allow viewing the spectacular Harpers Ferry water gap including the cliffs of Maryland Heights, bald eagles, and peregrine falcons. <img alt="canoeing on the Potomac River - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/wwcanoe.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: right; width: 328px; height: 202px;" />Paddlers also see: swimming Turtles, cavity-nesting Wood Ducks, elegant Egrets, Belted Kingfishers, fishing Osprey, and stately Great Blue Herons. We will supply you with your canoe, the shuttle to and from the river, a map, and other equipment. The guiding's up to you! <a href="/bring">Things to bring</a> 7 miles, 4 hours Daily April through October Canoeing http://www.riverriders.com/sites/riverriders.com/files/wwcanoeclip.jpg Potomac River I-III 5 hours on the river For experienced class III canoeists, we offer you and your companion canoeing on the exciting, challenging run on the Needles of the Potomac. Three sections of rapids make up the whitewater on this trip. Slow water periods in between will allow viewing the spectacular Harpers Ferry water gap including the cliffs of Maryland Heights, bald eagles, and peregrine falcons. The guiding's up to you! $99 per canoe for an additional $100, a guide will accompany your trip (Please add a $2.00 per person user fee and 6% sales tax to all trip prices.) For 10+ canoes, $10 off per canoe 8:30AM for 9:30AM departure (previous white water canoeing experience required) <a href="/directions">Harpers Ferry, WV</a> <a href="/accommodations">Campgrounds, Hotels, B&B's and other Things to Do</a> <a href="/nrswetsuit">Wetsuit and Splash Top</a> <a href="/liability">Liability Waiver</a> 67 Shannandale Springs Exploration Trip Harpers Ferry No Exploration of the 1800's ruins of the resort at Shannandale Springs is just outside of Harpers Ferry. Experience a wilder time in US history. <img alt="Shannondale Springs Resort Bath House" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/shannandalespringslaura.jpg" style="float: right; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px;" /> The opportunity to travel through the heart of the Appalachians will put you in the midst of magic and beauty. We invite you to experience the ancient Shenandoah River in one of our many canoes. 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. <img alt="Historical painting of Shannandale Springs Resort" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/shannandalesprings.jpg" style="float: right; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px;" />You may even witness the majesty of our nation's bird-the Bald Eagle! This trip is ideal for wildlife viewing. We will supply you with your canoe, PFD, paddles, and the shuttle to and from the river. Remember - the guiding is up to you! Daily March through November Canoeing <a href="/229">9:30 AM Shenandale Exploration Canoe</a> http://www.riverriders.com/sites/riverriders.com/files/shannandalespringsmatt.jpg Shenandoah Flatwater 3 hours Exploration at its finest level $65 per canoe (2 ppl) (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 trip 8:30AM for 9:30AM departure <a href="/directions">Harpers Ferry, WV</a> <a href="/accommodations">Campgrounds, Hotels, B&B's and other Things to Do</a> <a href="/nrswetsuit">Wetsuit and Splash Top</a> <a href="/liability">Liability Waiver</a> 68 Paddle & Pedal Canoeing Package Harpers Ferry No, by advanced request only Paddle & Peddle Canoeing Package <img alt="canoeing on the Shenandoah and Potomac River - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - River Riders" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/flatcanoe.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: right; width: 328px; height: 202px;" />Enjoy the beauty of Harpers Ferry on a canoe and bike trip. Your adventure will start in Shepherdstown, WV with an 8 mile trip to just above Harpers Ferry. You'll explore the ancient Potomac River in one of our many canoes. These lightweight, quiet crafts are ideal for discovering the abundant wildlife, plants and geology in these amazing riverine ecosystems. So pack your fishing pole and binoculars, because the current only flows one way, and out here it's just you and nature... Remember - the guiding is up to you! <img alt="biking in the C&O Canal National Park- Harpers Ferry" src="/sites/riverriders.com/files/images/bikecouple.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: right; width: 328px; height: 202px;" />After 4 hours we'll meet you and exchange your canoe for bikes. You will then have 2 hours to journey down to Harpers Ferry. You can decide if you'd like to stop there to enjoy the town or continue over to the C & O Canal. Then you bike back to our Potomac waterfront location for pick-up. It's the perfect ending to a wonderful day. Bring along a lunch or stop in Harpers Ferry. <a href="/bring">Things to bring</a> March through November Canoeing http://www.riverriders.com/sites/riverriders.com/files/P1010180_0.JPG Potomac Trail and Flat Water 6 hours Enjoy the beauty of Harpers Ferry on a 1/2 day canoe and 2 hour bike trip. Your adventure will start in Shepherdstown, WV with an 8 mile canoe trip to just above Harpers Ferry. We'll meet you there and exchange your canoe for bikes. You will then have 2 hours to journey down to Harpers Ferry. You can decide if you'd like to stop there to enjoy the town or continue over to the C & O Canal. Then you bike back to our Potomac waterfront location for pick-up. It's the perfect ending to a wonderful day. $57.50/person (plus tax and user fee) 8:30AM for 9:30AM departure (no same day peddle/paddle combos on the weekends) Adobe Acrobat <a class="menug" href="/sites/riverriders.com/files/pdf/CHOHmap.pdf" target="_blank">[PDF map]</a> (large file from the NPS) of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. <center></center> <a class="menug" href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Get Acrobat Reader" src="http://nt1.adventuresports.com/DBupdate/images/acrobat.gif" /></a> General Canal <a class="menug" href="http://www.nps.gov/choh/index.html" target="_blank">[Information]</a> from the National Park Service <a class="menug" href="http://www.nps.gov/choh/pphtml/news.html" target="_blank">[Current Canal News]</a> <a class="menug" href="http://www.nps.gov/choh/Towpath%20Tour/Tour001.html" target="_blank">[C and O Canal Slide Show]</a> <a class="menug" href="http://bikewashington.org/canal/index.htm" target="_blank">[BikeWashington.org]</a> - Excellent website with C&O Canal Information <a href="/directions">Harpers Ferry, WV</a> <a href="/accommodations">Campgrounds, Hotels, B&B's and other Things to Do</a> <a href="/nrswetsuit">Wetsuit and Splash Top</a> <a href="/liability">Liability Waiver</a> 73