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Buchanan/Twin Rivers Outfitters

4 Day / 3 Night Glen Wilton to Alpine

42 Miles, Great 4 Day River Experience

Buchanan

Overview

Meeting point
Buchanan
Group size
Up to 2 passengers

Rates

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Customers in Canoes

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Sit-on-Top Single Kayaks

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Sit-Inside Single Kayaks

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Customers in a Raft

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Private Boater

Details

Take a wilderness adventure with your friends or family down the Upper James River Water Trail.

Trip Summary

This is a fantastic 4-day trek starts just below the confluence of the Jackson and Cowpasture Rivers where the James River is formed. This trip features interesting primitive campsites, and the ability to resupply during day 2 & 3 of your trip, plus plenty of fun rapids along the way. This trip includes the entire "Virginia Scenic River Section" in the county, and has miles of remote wilderness sections. The perfect trip to relax and get away from it all for a few days.

  • Day 1: 7.8 miles
  • Day 2: 17.5 miles
  • Day 3: 15 miles
  • Day 4: 4 miles

For safety reasons: Two Person minimum

Last day return shuttle pick-up time:** 10:30am (Alpine)

What’s included

  • Pricing includes:** Rental of boat, paddles, life jackets, safety orientation, river maps, use of dry bags, 5-gallon water jugs, access to private land for camping, and all required shuttles.

Before you go

ARRIVAL TIME

Please arrive on time. We group multiple customers together for the same shuttles so we must run on a schedule to be efficient. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to the trip start time. The safety briefing starts promptly at 5 minutes after trip start time.

ONLINE WAIVER

Please make sure to read, and digitally sign the online waiver and acknowledgement of risk form. A separate waiver is needed for each adult. Waivers for minors can be grouped with their parent or legal guardian. Please complete the waiver prior to check in.

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