For The Best Kayak Trips Nashville Has It All

By Christa Jarvis


Floating down a tranquil river with nothing but the sound of birds and rustling water to disturb the peace is a mesmerizing experience. The huge array of diverse rivers in and around Nashville make this area a paradise for kayaking of all levels. Whether you want a romantic sunset cruise or a fast-paced white-water adventure, for unsurpassed kayak trips Nashville is your answer.

The amount of breath-taking rivers snaking through Nashville and surrounds provide the ideal location for an unforgettable kayaking adventure. Whether you want a relaxing family cruise down a river or an adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting adventure, the scenic rivers in this area offer something for everyone. Recreational kayaking is a booming trade and there is a smorgasbord of options for beginners and seasoned boaters to choose from.

Several companies offer kayak lessons of different levels of difficulty and duration for newbies, intermediate and advanced paddlers. Beginners can learn from scratch how to kayak or improve their skills in small groups or with an experienced private instructor before they embark on more difficult routes. Most kayak lessons include all equipment and instructors are safety-minded while they enjoy teaching and passing the love of the sport to others. You will learn what gear to buy, how to transport your boat and have an instructor at hand to help during your first mishaps before you take off like a pro.

Another option for people who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the environment is guided excursions and day trips, that include paddling instruction by American Canoe Association certified guides. These guided group trips also include canoe or kayak rental, all the necessary equipment as well as a convenient shuttle service back to your vehicle. Customized trips for up to 20 people can be arranged.

Guided group excursions and day trips can be arranged for groups of up to twenty people. It is a very popular outing for church or school groups, businesses and families who want to have some outdoor fun in the sun. These trips include paddling instruction by certified guides, kayak rental and a convenient shuttle service. All equipment is included and trips are customized according to everyone's specific needs.

A Cherokee rafting trip and a four mile round trip excursion from Cave Hollow to the base of the impressive 130 foot Burgess Falls are some of the exciting trips one can embark upon. Big South Fork National River is another paradise for those who love wet and wild adventure travel, while the Class 11 rapids Duck River Blueway beckons the brave to rise to the challenge.

Popular places for kayaking and boating include the Henry Horton State Park, Duck River canoeing and Percy Priest Lake. Adrenaline junkies can tackle the Nashvile Shore's Kayak Cove obstacle course. Lake Acorn, Lake Woodhaven and the lakes of Montgomery Bell State Park also offer some wonderful paddling opportunities in breathtaking surroundings.

A comprehensive local guidebook, Paddling Around Nashville, is an ideal investment for paddlers who want to know more about the various kayaking opportunities in the area. The book depicts every river and creek in Middle Tennessee and notes launch points, take-outs and other essential information. The author, Patty Schultz, describes 37 different paddling trips in the area.




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