Alabama Canoe Rides and Float Trips (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780817303341)

A detailed guide to 102 canoe trips on the Cahaba River and 40 other creeks and rivers within the state

John Foshee's popular and informative Alabama Canoe Rides and Float Trips has been a favorite of canoeing enthusiasts since 1975, providing a detailed guide to 102 canoe trips on the Cahaba River and 40 other creeks and rivers within the state. The trips highlighted in the book range from 31/2 to 14 miles in length, with difficulty factors varying from leisurely float trips to Class 4 rapids.

This handy guide will assist beginning and expert canoeists in the selection of and preparation for a variety of float experiences. The author gives suggestions for river safety and makes recommendations for equipment. In addition, he points out major danger areas and obstacles that may be encountered and includes information on river access and use of topographical maps. An appendix contains brief descriptions of the rides, including their put-ins and take-outs, and follows the general format of the individual trip descriptions.


Author: John Foshee
ISBN-10: 0817303340
ISBN-13: 9780817303341
Publisher: University Alabama Press
Language: English
Published: 12/30/1986
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.11w x 0.66d