The rivers in the area of Nashville, Tennessee, are popular for canoeing and a number of companies have tapped into this market. Foggy Bottom Canoe is one of these and they are based in the small town of Kingston Springs. They organize outings on the Harpeth River and offer visitors the chance to enjoy a few different trip lengths
The first trips of the year are arranged for March and carry on continuously during an eight month period of spring, summer, and fall. The company works on a 7 day basis, with a morning start at nine from Monday to Friday and a start time on Saturday and Sunday of eight. Visitors need to be there before one in the early afternoon if they want to take part in the lengthier excursions although the final start time for shorter trips is three.
The Harpeth has a Class 1 river rating that shows it does not flow particularly rapidly and has little in the way of obstacles for boaters to worry about. Even novice kayakers should therefore find it relatively simple to make their way along it. Everything required to take on an expedition is supplied by the operator to ensure that visitors are fully equipped to attempt the trip.
The company uses two types of kayaks for the excursions, with both Mad River and Buffalo models available to rent. These are two-person craft that can easily carry a couple of fully grown adults, or parents with two children below the age of 5. The kayaks feature molded seats that will keep riders in comfort no matter the distance traveled.
The shortest outing available sets off from the bridge on Route 70 and takes in a 1.5 mile stretch of the river downstream from this. It is the one most suitable for children and is a good choice for families. There is also a 5 mile trip that commences at the park in the town of Kingston Springs and this ends at the Route 70 Bridge.
Visitors that want to try a longer trip on the water have a couple of options. The first takes them from Mound Bottom at Gossett Tract State Park to the bridge on Harris Street and this trip covers a distance of around 9 miles. The longest paddle available has a starting point at the Highway 70 Bridge and takes in the sights on an 11 mile stretch of the river to Harris Street Bridge.
The company manages a tent campground for visitors that want to stay in the vicinity of the river. This is set out over a four acre area of land at Foggy Bottom and there are a variety of amenities available for the comfort of visitors. A restroom remains open around the clock and there are also picnic facilities, campfire pits, and a garden hose for water.
There are plenty of sights to see during one of the organized trips offered by the company. This includes an ancient Native American settlement known as Mound Bottom. It was home to Mississippian Indians and dates back thousands of years. Another impressive sight is the Montgomery Bell Tunnel located at the Narrows of the Harpeth. This was built using slave labor during the early years of the nineteenth century.
The first trips of the year are arranged for March and carry on continuously during an eight month period of spring, summer, and fall. The company works on a 7 day basis, with a morning start at nine from Monday to Friday and a start time on Saturday and Sunday of eight. Visitors need to be there before one in the early afternoon if they want to take part in the lengthier excursions although the final start time for shorter trips is three.
The Harpeth has a Class 1 river rating that shows it does not flow particularly rapidly and has little in the way of obstacles for boaters to worry about. Even novice kayakers should therefore find it relatively simple to make their way along it. Everything required to take on an expedition is supplied by the operator to ensure that visitors are fully equipped to attempt the trip.
The company uses two types of kayaks for the excursions, with both Mad River and Buffalo models available to rent. These are two-person craft that can easily carry a couple of fully grown adults, or parents with two children below the age of 5. The kayaks feature molded seats that will keep riders in comfort no matter the distance traveled.
The shortest outing available sets off from the bridge on Route 70 and takes in a 1.5 mile stretch of the river downstream from this. It is the one most suitable for children and is a good choice for families. There is also a 5 mile trip that commences at the park in the town of Kingston Springs and this ends at the Route 70 Bridge.
Visitors that want to try a longer trip on the water have a couple of options. The first takes them from Mound Bottom at Gossett Tract State Park to the bridge on Harris Street and this trip covers a distance of around 9 miles. The longest paddle available has a starting point at the Highway 70 Bridge and takes in the sights on an 11 mile stretch of the river to Harris Street Bridge.
The company manages a tent campground for visitors that want to stay in the vicinity of the river. This is set out over a four acre area of land at Foggy Bottom and there are a variety of amenities available for the comfort of visitors. A restroom remains open around the clock and there are also picnic facilities, campfire pits, and a garden hose for water.
There are plenty of sights to see during one of the organized trips offered by the company. This includes an ancient Native American settlement known as Mound Bottom. It was home to Mississippian Indians and dates back thousands of years. Another impressive sight is the Montgomery Bell Tunnel located at the Narrows of the Harpeth. This was built using slave labor during the early years of the nineteenth century.
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