ASRT River News and Updates

When in doubt, paddle it out! It was only smooth sailing on the Autauga Creek Wednesday morning with the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) and the Autauga Creek Improvement Committee (ACIC).

Paddling excursions can range from a mile or less to multiday trips up to 650 miles on the Alabama Scenic River Trail...

The town also has a big recreation scene. For the past few years, it has helped to host the Great Alabama 650, the world's longest annual paddle race.

The Friends of Pinchgut Creek along with the Alabama Scenic River Trail and the Cahaba River Society have made a special place for those who love nature. Read on to learn all about the Cahaba River Tree Trail and its grand opening.

Did you know Alabama is home to one of the best recreational trails in America?

Six state conservation organizations are the first-ever recipients of grants from the nonprofit Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) that will help connect individuals and communities to their local waterways.

ALABAMA — Alabama Scenic River Trail revealed the first-ever Waterway Enhancement Program recipients. This new initiative, driven by ASRT’s dedication to improving freshwater recreation opportunities and safety throughout Alabama, supports local organizations’ efforts to enhance waterway access across the state.

Autauga Creek Improvement Committee (ACIC) is proud to be chosen as one of the recipients of the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) Waterway Enhancement Program grant for 2024. This program, Alabama Waterway Enhancement Program, supports local organizations in their efforts to enhance freshwater recreation opportunities across Alabama.

1. John Knippers – the Great Alabama 650 Conqueror With an astounding 36.36% of the votes, totaling 1,652 supporters, John Knippers from Langley, OK, USA made history by becoming the first man to complete the Alabama 650 on a SUP.

And now, a collaboration involving the city, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alabama Scenic River Trail, the local nonprofit Restoration154 and individual stakeholders promises a new chapter for Pea River.

Trussville’s waterways were shown some love today, November 30 thanks to a new project led by the Friends of Pinchgut Creek.

In a few months, inquiring minds are going to have a new way to learn about the trees in those woods. Friends of Pinchgut Creek has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail, The Cahaba River Society and others to create a beautiful educational experience, The Cahaba River Tree Trail.