#1 Rio | #2 Alex | #3 Asti | #4 Camp  —   VIEW RIVER MAP
 
All of our trips offer beautiful places to swim, fish, and picnic, and an abundance of amazing wildlife to enjoy such as turtles, osprey, otters, wild ducks, 3 types of herons, deer, fish, and eagle.

Trip #1, Rio:  Half Day Trip. Rio Lindo To River’s Edge Beach In Healdsburg. Check In WEEKENDS: 10:30am - 2pm / WEEKDAYS: 10am - 12:30pm. Check In on weekdays can be earlier upon request.

Length is 5 miles, with 2-3 hours casual paddle time. A perfect choice for families with younger children, or those who want to arrive later for more leisurely day. Very scenic with a little less current, yet plenty of wildlife and places to swim and play. The last mile and a half of this section is backed up by the Memorial Beach Dam, so expect a  less current and a little more time at the end of your run. The trip ends at River’s Edge Beach...where there is an attendant and various services for your convenience. Class I + current. 

Reservation Recommended
Check-in Time 11:00 - 2:00
at River's Edge Headquarters in Healdsburg

Trip #2, Alex:  Full Day Trip. Alexander Valley Campground To Rio Lindo or To River’s Edge Beach In Healdsburg. Not for beginners.
Check in between 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. (9 - 10:30 weekdays).

The length of the run is 11 or 16 miles with 4-6 hours of casual paddle time.
This trip is not for beginners by any means, and not for children under 12. This trip is not a float…you will be negotiating around obstacles most of the way down. This is not a trip for water gun fights and reckless play, for you will need to be focusing on navigating.

You and your group will need almost class II skills. That means everyone has had experience in fast moving water, with tight turns and boat eating log jams. Everyone must have a basic understanding of hydrology and how even mild current can be very dangerous. There is a potential to flip and wrap your boat If you loose a paddle or your boat…there is no access for us to come help you…and the only way out is to swim, hike, or bushwack your way down river to the first take - out which is 11 miles.

There is no way for rescue, unless there is a medical emergency where in we can get a helicopter in. A canoe is like an anchor that will try to take you down with it, potentially trapping you. If you think you have some skills…you may want to consider taking a “sit on top” kayak instead of a canoe. You will still need experience.

Reservation Recommended
Check in time is between 8:30-10:30 a.m.
at River's Edge Headquarters in Healdsburg

Trip #3, Asti:  (Large groups only) Full Day Trip.
Asti To Alexander Valley Campground. Spring Run Only. Not for beginners.

Spring Run / Closed for the season

This is our most challenging run. Available weekends only (except groups). No children except for scouts. The length of this run is 11 miles, with 4-5 hours of casual paddle time. This trip is our most remote and an early season favorite, which has a little more current than our other trips, yet is still not too difficult to navigate. This section of the river meanders through lush vineyards and woods, with many picnic spots, swimming holes, and an abundance of wildlife… so bring your camera. Not available in the later part of the season…be sure to book early. See below for info about our 2-day trip. Class I + current.

Reservation Required
Check-in is between 8:30–10:30 a.m.
at Alexander Valley Campground

Trip #4, Camp: Two Day Trip. Asti To Healdsburg. Camp At Alexander Valley Campground. Not for beginners. This trip is designed only for Groups and it is a Spring Run, (March – June).

Length is 22 – 27 miles, with 4-6 hours casual paddle time each day. This is Lollie’s (the owners) favorite trip…for she believes you don’t fully relax until your second day on river. Start at Alexander Valley Campground on Saturday morning. Leave your camp gear…and we will shuttle you up to the Asti put in. Paddle back to Alex Camp, and continue your trip the next morning. You can end at Rio Lindo…or continue down to our beach in Healdsburg. Check-out at the campground is 11 a.m., though you are welcome to leave your car for the day for no extra charge. Class I + current.

Reservation required
Check-in is between 8:30–10:30 a.m.
at Alexander Valley Campground