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Buchanan/Twin Rivers Outfitters

2 Day / 1 Night Buchanan to Glasgow, Camp at Back Run

21.5 Mile paddle, with a 15.5 mile paddle day 1, and a 6 mile paddle day 2

Buchanan

Overview

Meeting point
Buchanan
Group size
Up to 12 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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Private Boater

Details

One full day paddle to our Back Run Campground, followed by a short paddle day two. This trip features some fun rapids, great wilderness scenery, and great Blue Ridge Mountain views.

Trip Summary

This trip starts at our shop in Buchanan and flows downstream to the Glasgow public boat landing.

Day 1 Paddle 15.5 miles from Buchanan to Back Run Campground. River Map #5 Mile Marker 37.1 to 53.0.

Day 2 paddle 6 miles from Back Run campground to Glasgow public boat landing. River Map # 5, Mile marker 53.0 to 59.0.

It features miles of great current with numerous rapids suitable for canoes full of camping gear, gorgeous blue ridge mountain views, great fishing, swimming holes, and great camping.

Trip ends in Glasgow at the public boat landing and requires a 700 ft portage back to the parking lot from the boat ramp. Take out times are fixed with 11 AM or 3 PM choice only.

For groups with their own boats, we can also modify this reservation to pick up the group in Glasgow so once we launch your group they paddle back to your car parked in the Glasgow lot.

For Safety reasons, minimum of 2 persons required.

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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