Event details
9 AM LAUNCH
COST: $10-$15
Registration is required and space is limited — must be logged into your member portal and have an active membership to access registration
Join us for a special members-only paddle celebrating the anniversary of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area! We’ll explore an iconic stretch of the river – the very section that inspired President Jimmy Carter to preserve this place as a national park in 1978.
This paddle from Powers Island to Paces Mill is an iconic section through the Palisades with scenic rock formations (3 miles, mostly flatwater with class I-II shoals).
This is a unique opportunity to experience the river’s beauty the way it moved a president and to celebrate the impact members like you make possible. See you on the river!
Not a member? Join today at chattahoocheeparks.org/join!
Registration is required and space is limited. You must be logged into your member portal and have an active membership to access registration. Please email membership@chattahoocheeparks.org with any questions!
This program is in partnership with Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) and all participants must complete NOC’s waiver prior to program start. Please complete the waiver included in your registration confirmation email. Thank you!
What’s Included
- Your registration includes the option of 1- or 2-person inflatable kayaks rented from NOC, or choose to bring your own boat to be shuttled by NOC (if this option is selected, you must provide your own paddle and PFD).
- NOC rentals includes an inflatable kayak, paddles, shuttle, and personal flotation device (PFD). Inflatable kayaks, or “duckies,” sit higher on the water than traditional kayaks, are stable and easy to maneuver.
What to Expect
- NOC ducky trips will take approximately 3 – 5 hours total with 2 – 4 hours spent on the river. The remaining time will be spent in trip preparation and shuttle from the take-out at Paces Mill.
- Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to start to allow time for parking and check-in. NOC guides will help guests get fitted for gear and can offer any instruction and tips on paddling before you begin.
Eligibility & Requirements – NOC
- For 1-person single duckies: Participants must be 11+ years of age. All minors (17 and under) must be accompanied by a participating adult during the activity. The maximum weight for this craft is 300 lbs.
- For 2-person double duckies: Participants must be 5+ years of age and in the craft with an adult at all times. All minors (17 and under) must be accompanied by a participating adult during the activity. The maximum combined weight for this craft is 500 lbs.
- Participants must be capable of walking on flat mixed surfaces for 200 yards to and from the river access. Participants must be willing and able to carry equipment, kayak, paddles, and any personal equipment to river access points. Guides are available to help move equipment for those that require assistance. If participant wishes to explore surrounding river area, walking on rocky, wet, slippery, or varied surfaces will be required.
Packing List
- Guests should wear shoes that stay securely on your feet, quick-dry clothing, swimsuit, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
Food, Drinks, & more
- The NOC Outpost store at Powers Island offers t-shirts, snacks, sunblock, and other river essentials.
Note: This paddle will proceed rain or shine. However, it will be canceled if river flows exceed 5,000 CFS, if E. coli levels are high, or in the event of lightning. Participants will be notified via phone in the event of cancellation.
