How much is this ride? How long does it take?
How much is this ride? How long does it take?
The cost for this ride is $70 for a single kayak or $80 for a double kayak ($40/person) plus taxes and fees. Riders need to book and pay for their transportation to the put in location (see below). Reservations are 3 hours long with up to 2 hours on the water.
What are the reservation options for this ride?
What are the reservation options for this ride?
[We plan to add reservation information and a booking link here if/when we are able to start taking reservations for this option.]
Where does this ride start and end?
Where does this ride start and end?
[We plan to post a description of this ride along with a map of the route if/when we are able to start taking reservations.)
What should I expect during a reservation?
- Initial check in and instructions (15min): You will park and check in with our team. We will go over riding instructions with you. We will help you book an Uber or Lyft ride to the put in location.
- Transportation to the put in location (15 min): You will travel by Uber/Lyft about 5 miles on the road to the put in location.
- Kayak launch at put in location (15min): Our team will provide you with kayaks, paddles, and life jackets and help you to launch your kayaks on the riverbank. We will also give you a return time that is 2 hours from when you start paddling.
- Riding down the river (up to 2 hours): You will paddle at your own pace through a scenic 4 mile stretch of river. You are also welcome to paddle into O'Shaugnessy Reservoir. You will just need to return to Point Park by the return time provided by our staff.
- Return check in (15min): When you return to the start location, we will help you to return your equipment.
Why do you ask riders to book and pay for their transportation to the put in location?
Simply put, it is a less expensive and more convenient option for our customers. Here are more details, in case you are curious... In order for us to cover our costs for providing transportation (vehicles, insurance, staffing, etc.) we would need to charge our customers 3 or 4 times more for transportation then it costs them to hire an Uber/Lyft ride. For example, we would need to charge about $15 per person for transportation, but a Lyft ride for a family of four only costs about $12 ($3 per person). Plus, using Uber/Lyft decreases the wait time for our customers. With typical kayak liveries, customers need to wait until everyone in their group checks in before their bus can leave. That can take 30 minutes or longer. When customers arrive at our start location (Point Park), we first help them book their Uber/Lyft ride and then go through on boarding instructions with them while their car is on the way. Then, they can leave for the put in location as soon as the Uber/Lyft arrives rather than waiting around for a large group to check in.
Do you require advance reservations?
Yes, that way we can know you are coming and prepare equipment for you. It also allows us to notify you if we need to cancel your time slot due to the weather, water level, or for other reasons.
Important additional information
Important additional information
Please visit our Terms of Service and Questions and Answers pages for age and weight limits, return policies, and other important additional information.