First Saturday Paddle - *Canceled Due to Weather*

Thank you for your interest in joining us for our First Saturday Paddle scheduled for tomorrow, April 4th. Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating, so we have decided to cancel the paddle.

If you purchased the paddle, we will be happy to host you on the river next month or when your schedule permits.

If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact our River Guide, Jim Gafford, at jim.gafford@wolfriver.org or call him at 901-573-2353.

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We'll see you on the water, next time!

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Paddle the Ghost Section of the Wolf River

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Register online by noon on April 2 9:00 – 4:30 (end time approx) FREE for WRC members, $25 for non-members (pay when registering)

Come along with our River Guides through the premier paddling destination in West Tennessee, the Ghost Section of the Wolf River. Through this section, the river has been allowed to naturally evolve since it formed at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch almost 12,000 years ago. Navigate through swamps with mature bald cypress trees and their distinctive knees, challenging your boat handling skills. High points of the trip include:

• Cypress Swamps
• Bottomland Hardwood Forests
• Wetland Forests
• Spirit Lak

River Access Information

Put-In Point: Ghost River Canoe Run (input)

Take-Out Point: Ghost River Canoe Run (outlet)

Boat Options

Rent a Boat: Contact Mike Dawkins (email or text/call: 901-485-2531) to discuss availability as soon as you register.

Bring a Boat: Arrive at 8:00 AM to unload your gear at the put-in point and grab a shuttle (last shuttle leaves at 8:30). Transportation from the take-out point back to your car will be provided. You must bring an appropriately sized, US Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for each participant. Inflatable belt packs are not approved for use on this paddle.

What to Wear and Bring

• Wear quick-dry, non-cotton layers you can remove as needed.
• Cold weather, non-cotton layers, such as fleece or wool
• Cover skin with clothing or sunscreen and wear a hat.
• Wear secure shoes—no flip-flops, Crocs, or loose sandals.
• Bring water, snacks, and lunch.
• A USCG-approved life jacket (PFD) must be worn and fastened at all times on the water (provided with boat rentals).
• Any needed emergency medications

The Wolf River Conservancy River Guides will ensure you have both a safe and enjoyable adventure. If you have questions about the trip, please contact Jim Gafford (jim.gafford@wolfriver.org) or cell/text 901-573-2353).