First Saturday Paddle, Ghost Section November
Paddle the Ghost Section of the Wolf River
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Register online by noon on October 30 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 Lake
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).
