Description: This trip is done the first Sunday of each month from May to September. About 3 hour trip (1pm to 4 pm) about 1-2 hours actual paddling, rest of time is shuttling and break. Two rapids at Class I or II which can be portaged if desired after scouting. Need helmet. Water is very cold even in July so dress to keep dry and warm. Bring water and snacks if you like as we often stop at islands at Whitehouse Rapids for a break. We pass an eagle's nest which has a pair of eagles and 3 new eaglets. Take out is at Gervais Street bridge behind New Orleans restaurant. Very scenic trip. Highly recommended.

Meet: Zoo Parking far right as you come across railroad tracks into Zoo Parking area

Skill Level: Beginners and up. This trip is done for new paddlers or flatwater paddlers that want to try whitewater. We only offer trip at low levels.

Recommended boats: all but fiberglass, shorter boats advisable

Contact Dennis Catoe at riverrunnersc@aol.com