Canoeing
Neuse Canoe Sampler:
This great tandem canoe program will show participants how to catch an eddy and read a rapid. The program is great for sharing with a friend, your partner, a youth, or the entire family. Designed as a sampler, this program gives an introductory experience to canoeing on the Neuse River. It is suitable for beginners or those with previous river experience. The intent is not to teach a complete "How-To" course, but instead to build a solid foundation of canoeing skills. This trip is planned for the Neuse River because of its close proximity and beginner rapids (Class I & II) which allow for fun and the learning of river techniques such as eddy hopping and ferrying. The Adventure staff will provide a supportive environment in which participants can test newly acquired skills. Come out for fun on this hometown river participants will agree is worth noticing. Instruction, transportation, canoes, and equipment are provided. Students must have basic swimming ability and comfort in water. The minimum age for this trip is 12. Participants ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult participating in the program.
Canoe Camping:
Come explore the wetland wilderness of the Roanoke River called the Devil’s Gut. Participants will canoe through winding creeks and sloughs that twist and turn through tupelo and cypress forests, eventually arriving at a camp platform above the water and deep in the wilderness area. While participants will get an introduction to canoe basics and learn the proper technique for packing and loading gear, the true gold of the experience is quietly floating through the placid and peaceful waters while experiencing the enormous amount of wildlife that abounds in wetland swamps. Especially important in this environmentally sensitive area will be the practice of Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. Learn the fundamentals of canoe camping and experience the solitude on this Eastern North Carolina wetland trip. Equipment, transportation, instruction, and meals, except those on the road, are provided. Students must have basic swimming ability and comfort in water. This program is adult oriented with minimum age of 12. Participants ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult participating in the trip.
Neuse River Public Access and Canoe Trail Maps
For More Information Contact:
Kathy Capps
Adventure Program Supervisor
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6855
Seth Yearout
Adventure Program Manager
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6855
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