Red River - Around Adams TN

Estimated Length:  7.5 miles (estimated)               

Date:  May 26, 2013

Weather:  Sunny and in the low 80’s

Time on River: 3 Hours

River Conditions:  Class I            

Distance from Nashville: 1 Hour and 15 minutes

Close By: Adams TN, Port Royal State Park and Red River Canoe Rental

Put-In:  We used the shuttle provided by Red River Canoe

Take-Out: Red River Canoe 

Outfitters:  www.canoetheredriver.com

Highlights:

Lex and I did this paddle back in May and I am sorry that I did not post it sooner but……

The Red was moving the day we paddled and seemed a bit high. We did not find many gravel bars along the way to stop and play but at the same time we did not have to get out and walk the canoe due to low water. The weather was great and the river was not over crowded.

The outfitters at Red River Canoe Rental are great about shuttling those of us with our own boats. Every time we have been here they seem to be doing a booming business with both campers and paddlers. It is so nice to get off the river and have the necessary conveniences, a bathroom, place to change and you can even purchase snacks and drinks.

Lex and I did the upper section of river that took us from private property that Red River Canoe has access to down to their campgrounds. This section of river is a combination of  bluffs and farmland. It is so nice to have help loading and unloading the canoe. The only negative is that with everybody getting on the river at the same time its sometimes hard to spread out and leave the crowd behind. Transportation is an old school bus that has lots of character, remember to bring a sharpie so you can add your signature. When you finish the paddle make sure to check out the “Tree of Soles” as you leave.