On every 3rd Saturday of the month from April through September TSRA will be leading a Flatwater to Class I paddle trip. Location will be determined a week or two out and updated on the calendar. Basic paddling skills, training and gear are a prerequisite for all registrants. Life Jackets (PFD) will be worn at all times on the water. No alcohol during trip.
This trip is moved up one week to July 13th (Saturday)
The Elk River TN. (Class I) July 13th, 2024 (Saturday)
We will paddle 12 river miles from Elkton TN - US 31 Bridge (put in) to Prospect TN - Veto Rd Bridge (take out).
Meet at the put in at US 31 bridge on the Elk River at 9:00 AM.
Directions to put in:
Take I-65 south. Take the TN-273/Bryson Rd, EXIT 6, toward Elkton Tn. Turn Right south/west onto Bryson Rd/TN-273. Continue 1.5 mile then turn Left south/east onto Elkton Pike/US-31 S/TN-7/TN-273. Continue 1.5 miles to Bridge over Elk River. Cross bridge and the put in is on the right.
Directions to take out:
Travel back north .6 mile on US-31 and turn Left west on TN-273 (Prospect Elkton Rd) toward Prospect. Travel 6.5 miles and turn Left south on Veto Rd. Travel .75 mile to bridge over Elk River. Cross bridge and the takeout is on the right.
Please pre-register on the TSRA website or by calling or emailing Steve Morris at 615-308-4059 cell or HStevecanoes@gmail.com
Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, #58-1746179.
P.O. Box 159041 Nashville, Tennessee 37215-9041