Summer 2025 Paddles are Here!
Alabama Scenic River Trail is all about promoting paddlesports and river adventures in Alabama! With warmer weather on the way, we know you’re eager to get back on the water—and so are we! This 2025 season, ASRT is bringing you an exciting lineup of paddling adventures, from guided group trips to skill-building excursions. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned paddler, there’s something for everyone!
To participate, everyone attending an ASRT event must complete the full registration form (Part 1 & Part 2) & remember one thing:
✅ Event Registration (Part 1) – Sign up for your chosen paddling adventure.
✅ ASRT Waiver Form (Part 2)– Required for all participants. Those under age 19 will need an additional waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
✅ PFD/ Life Jacket – Required to be worn by all participants while on the water.
We can’t wait to paddle with you this summer! See you on the water! 🌊🚣
- Once you register, you’ll hear from Shannon our Waterways Program Manager the week before, as well as the Monday before, your trip.
- Questions about the events or need help with registration? Reach out to our Waterways Program Manager by email at [email protected]
- Chat with those already registered for and interested in our events on our Facebook Events Pages!
Keep scrolling to see all the fun happening this summer!
🌎Special Event & Partnership Paddle Trips
Celebrate our waterways with ASRT & Partners through unique paddling trip experiences, from Earth Day and summer kickoff trips to racing at the Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival!
- Wed. APR 23 – Cahaba River Society & ASRT Earth Day Paddle | Cahaba River, Centreville, AL
- There are ten spaces available, on Cahaba River Society canoes, but you can bring your own boat and float with us, please just specify that in the sign-up form. Thank you!
- Registration will be with Cahaba River Society- Click Here!
- Important Note: All volunteers must complete the Cahaba River Keeper Liability Form and the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Form before participating in the event. Waivers can be printed and brought to the event or emailed in advance to Evie Moellering at [email protected].
- Thurs. APR 24 – ASRT Earth Day Paddle | Hatchet Creek, Rockford, AL
- Registration Link: https://forms.gle/1FEsrcf9euP2EXVo6
- Sat. MAY 31 – Cove to Creek with Tennessee RiverLine | Tennessee River, Guntersville, AL
- For Registration Click Here!
- Sat. JUN 14 – Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival | ASRT Sponsored Paddling Team, Montgomery, AL
- Registration: If you’d like to join our Dragon Boat Team Blazing Paddles Part Deux, please contact Shannon our Team Captain by email [email protected] before May 14th!
- Mon. SEPT 29- OCT 5 – RockaDock Paddling and Camping Festival, Geneva, AL
- Signup details to come!
🚣 Summer Paddling Series (SPS) Trips
Great for beginners & perfect for folks with no equipment- From May to September, ASRT partners with outfitters statewide to provide guided group paddling experiences— You’ll need to pay to rent or shuttle your equipment from the Outfitter that morning, but we’ll take care of the rest!
- Wed. MAY 21 – Styx River | A fun and easy paddle with cool, clear wat
- 📍 Meet at 9 AM | Styx River Tube & Canoe Rental, Robertsdale, AL
- Thurs. JUN 19 – Coosa River | Exciting whitewater and beautiful scenery for an unforgettable trip.
- 📍 Meet at 10 AM | Coosa River Adventures, Wetumpka, AL
- Wed. JUL 16 – Chattooga River | A scenic paddle with mild rapids and stunning rock formations.
- 📍 Meet at 9 AM | Tooga Yaks, Gaylesville, AL
- Wed. AUG 20 – Paint Rock River | A peaceful, winding river with incredible wildlife viewing.
- 📍 Meet at 9 AM | Paint Rock Canoe and Kayak Rental, Paint Rock, AL
🛶 Bring Your Own Float (BYOF) Trips
These trips are great for advanced beginners to intermediate level padders! Paddle with a local Trail Angel on their favorite waterway while learning trip-planning skills like self-shuttling and tie-downs— You’ll need to bring your own boat & supplies!
- Thurs. MAY 8 – Cahaba River | 9.3 miles (some flat, some bubbly)
- 📍 Meet at 9 AM | Elam Holley Sr Park → Old Cahawba
- Thurs. JUN 5 – Chattahoochee River | 6 miles (flatwater, scenic)
- 📍 Meet at 9 AM | Hardley Creek Park → Valley Lake Access
- Thurs. JUL 3 – Tallapoosa River | 5.5 miles (occasional rapids & fun chutes
- 📍 Meet at 9 AM | Horseshoe Bend → Jaybird Landing
- Tues. AUG 12 – Sepulga River | 8 miles (easy flowing water, island stops)
- 📍 Meet at 9 AM | Bull Slough → Bottle Creek
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Other Ways to Get Involved in Alabama Waterway Activities
Alabama Scenic River Trail is all about promoting paddlesports and river adventures in Alabama! If you’re looking for more ways to get involved, you’ve come to the right place. Explore community events, share your latest adventure, and learn more about ASRT memberships and chapters here.
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