Overnight kayak/camping: Upper James River, Buchanan to Snowden, Balcony Falls

Description: This is a 3-day, 2 night, 26.4 mile kayaking/camping trip on the scenic Upper James River, starting at the Twin River Outfitter shop in Buchanan, VA (640 Lowe St, Buchanan, VA 24066) and ending at the Snowden public boat ramp (river mile marker 63.7).

This trip features lots of remote wilderness scenery and fun class 1-2 rapids, with a white water section of class 2-3 rapids through the James River Gorge/Balcony falls on the last section (Glasgow to Snowden). Previous class 1-2 canoe/kayak experience required and there is an 8 person minimum to do this trip. An experienced guide will be available to pick up at Glasgow and guide us through the white water section if needed.

If we have time Sunday afternoon, we could drive over to Natural Bridge and have lunch before heading home.

Day 1: Start at 1pm for a 6 mile paddle from Buchanan to Arcadia Campground (mile 43.5)
Day 2: Start paddling around 0800 to paddle 10 miles to Back Run Campground (mile 53.3)
Day 3: Start paddling around 0800 to paddle 10 miles from Back Run Campground to Snowden Boat Ramp (mile 63.7)

Using Twin River Outfitters for shuttle and if needed, boat/gear rental. Contact info: 540-254-8012, twinriveroutfitter@gmail.com
Sit on top kayak $164
Sit inside kayak $164
Bring your own boat (shuttle service only) $126
I've booked the trip for our dates and reserved firewood/water jugs for our campsites. Please use the following link to sign up and pay individually for this trip:
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/canoevirginia/items/37934/availability/1738649572/book/?full-items=yes

Pricing includes rental of boat, paddle, life jacket, safety orientation, river map, dry bags, water jugs, access to campground, and shuttles.

I've booked the trip and reserved firewood and water jugs which will be delivered to our campsites.

Trail Map:
https://upperjamesriverwatertrail.com/plan-a-trip/suggested-floats/
https://canoevirginia.net/

Parking/Carpooling: Please arrive at the Twin Rivers Shop, 640 Lowe St, Buchanan, VA 24066 15 min before the start of the paddle trip. Also, I encourage carpooling when possible.

Expectations: Download the trail map (and offline map for driving directions). Bring hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, river shoes, wetsuit/synthetic clothes, camping gear and food/snacks. Bring proper gear and clothing for the weather. The water temperature in the Upper James river is mid 50s - bring change of clothes in dry bag. If you have concerns/questions, don't hesitate to contact the trip leader via the chat/messaging feature.

Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement: By attending this event, I acknowledge that adventuring/kayaking in nature carries the risk of potential harm to myself. In response, I release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death or loss of property whether caused by negligence or otherwise, the meetup group's leadership as well as the designated activity leader for this activity.