The Trail Angel Initiative
For Paddlers
When it comes to paddling adventures in Alabama, the more prepared you are, the better! Alabama offers many diverse paddling trails ranging from flat water to whitewater, creating opportunities for all levels of paddlers to enjoy. ASRT’s local Trail Angel network can provide detailed paddling information, portage assistance, and recommendations for safe places to camp using one of our many campsites along the waterways.
For Trail Angel Volunteers
As a Trail Angel, Alabama Scenic River Trail asks for your knowledge and occasionally your time to help a paddler best navigate a waterway local to you. A call might come weeks before a paddler ever hits the water, or days after a paddler has encountered the need for assistance. These requests for assistance may come as a request for portage transportation or even a supply run. You choose your level of assistance. You are not required to pick up or meet a paddler. You are asked to share your knowledge to help aid a paddler along the waterway. The aid you provide is strictly your choice.
Anyone can be a Trail Angel! Maybe you’ve paddled a long trail and want to give back. Maybe you live close to a waterway and are inspired by the people paddling. Trail Angels, like you, are an integral part of the Alabama Scenic River Trail paddling community.
Find a local Trail Angel
Northwest
Black Warrior River, Sipsey River / Sipsey Fork, Flint Creek / Blackwater Creek (Jasper/Decatur system)
- Shoal Creek (Florence area)
A. Cooley
- Sipsey Fork, Blackwater Creek, Clear Creek (Jasper area)
- Text: 256-694-2297
M. Johnston
- Sipsey Fork, Blackwater Creek, Clear Creek area
- Text: 205-522-1500
T. Willis
- Blackwater Creek & Flint Creek
- Email: [email protected]
T. McLeod
- Black Warrior River & Sipsey River near Tuscaloosa
- Text: 205-826-3216
T. Reaves
- Shoal Creek near Florence
- Text: 256-627-4651
North Central
Tennessee River (including Guntersville/Huntsville stretch), Elk River, South Sauty / Lake Guntersville tributaries
P. Grantland
- Tennessee River, Elk River, Seven Mile Island, Joe Wheeler
- Text: 2567911074
S. Deuson
- South Sauty, Lake Guntersville, Morgan’s Cove
- Text: 205-527-7821
M. Shepard
- Tennessee River near Huntsville
- Text: 205-572-7923
Northeast
Coosa River system, Neely Henry Lake / Dam, Weiss Dam system, Tallaseehatchee Creek
N. Godfrey
- Neely Henry Lake / Gadsden area
- Text: 256-504-8255
D. Wicklund
- Tallaseehatchee Creek (Ohatchee)
- Text: 256-365-4134
G. Fant
- Coosa River (Weiss to Neely Henry Dam)
- Text: 256-312-4381
M. Denney
- Coosa River at Neely Henry Dam
- Text: 205-505-3371
D. Griffin
- Coosa River at Neely Henry Dam
- Call: 256-604-2297
West Central
Black Warrior River (Tuscaloosa stretch), Sipsey River system (western side)
S. Howell
- Cahaba River watershed
- Text: 205-706-4376
W. Rainer
- Cahaba River watershed
- Text: 901-210-7850
Central
Cahaba River, Locust Fork, Mulberry Fork, Sipsey River (central tributaries overlap), Shades Creek / Buck Creek systems
B. Shepard
- Cahaba, Mulberry Fork, Sipsey River
- Text: 205-572-7923
A. Moore
- Cahaba River, Mulberry Fork, Sipsey River
- Text: 256-683-8589
E. Luce
- Locust Fork River
- Text: 205-353-8142
W. Wilborn
- Locust Fork River & tributaries
- Text: 2565999325
East Central
Tallapoosa River, Saugahatchee Creek, Uchee Creek, Uphapee Creek, Hatchet Creek, Choccolocco Creek
S. Newsome
- Saugahatchee, Uchee, Uphapee, Tallapoosa (Auburn area)
- Text: 334-444-0744
J. Sipos
- Auburn–Opelika / Saugahatchee area
- Text: 334-524-7001
S. Hare
- Tallapoosa River (R.L. Harris Dam to Wadley)
- Call: 334-646-0108
J. Masters
- Tallapoosa / Lee County area
- Text: 256-794-5906
K. Steele
- Tallapoosa River
- Text: 334-744-9510
Southwest
Lower Tombigbee River, Lower Alabama River, Tensaw River
South Central
Alabama River, Cahaba River (Selma), Autauga Creek, Burnt Corn / Murder / Conecuh systems, Sepulga River, Yellow River
B. & L. Bender
- Alabama River (Selma to Little Miami Sandbar)
- Call: 334-412-2592
M. Everett
- Lower Cahaba River (Selma area)
- Call: 205-499-7690
R. Davis
- Murder Creek & Conecuh Creek
- Text: 251-236-0303
A. Langley
- Conecuh, Murder, Burnt Corn, Sepulga, Yellow River system
- Text: 334-339-2138
R. Koch
- Alabama River below Fort Toulouse
- Text: 334-324-8182
S. Wood
- Autauga Creek
- Text: 334-285-0555
Southeast
Chattahoochee River, Pea River, Choctawhatchee system, Mobile Bay tributaries
B. Moore
- Chattahoochee River (Eufaula/Abbeville)
- Text: 334-750-7824
M. Mullen
- Choctawhatchee Creek
- Text: 334-807-1365
T. Johnson
- Pea River
- Email: [email protected]
Delta/Bay/Gulf
Mobile Bay, Fairhope, and Delta Systems
M. Rollins
- Mobile Bay (Fairhope area)
- Text: 205-340-3507
Become a Trail Angel
Interested in getting involved with Alabama Scenic River Trail as a Trail Angel in your area? Fill out our interest form today.