In the heat of summer, doesn’t a trip down the Hoosic River in your favorite canoe or kayak sound like a great way to spend a Sunday? On Sunday, July 13 join Hoosic River Revival for just that! HRR is working hard to help create a river that is usable and functional, while increasing essential flood mitigation needed for the safety of the community far into the future. What better way to envision what the Hoosic River could be in the heart of North Adams, than to paddle a section of the river that has no concrete chutes? Please come and join Hoosic River Revival for a fun afternoon of paddling, nature and good company on the river and at Brown’s Brewing in Hoosic Falls, NY! Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for these events but not required.
Schedule
Meet at 12:00 pm just upstream of the Green Road bridge in Peterborough, NY. Cars will then be shuttled to the takeout on Highway 22 just outside of Hoosic Falls, NY. Once shuttlers have returned to the Green Rd Bridge, the float trip will begin! Please note that Hoosic River Revival is not liable for any injury or property damage; liability waivers will be provided to all floaters/paddlers at Ashton Ave and must be signed in order to participate. All minors must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by an adult.
The float trip takes approximately 3 hours, but we plan to take our time, stopping at gravel bars, and generally enjoying nature. We expect to arrive at the access outside Hoosic Falls around 4:30 pm, at which point paddlers will be shuttled back to their cars at Green Rd Bridge if necessary.
The Post-Float Gathering at Brown’s Brewing will take place from 5:30-7:30 pm. The folks at the brewery are expecting kayakers, so don’t feel you have to go home to clean up!
Important Information
There is no fee to join the float or the after party! Food and drink will be available for purchase at the Post-Float Gathering at Brown’s Brewing. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for these events but not required.
You must provide your own canoe or kayak (please, no tubes), as well as life jackets. A life jacket is required to be present on all watercraft by Massachusetts state law. Please pack yourself any food and drink that you will require on the water.
No boat or not able to paddle? No problem! Just join us at the brewery for the Post-Float Gathering instead! The festivities at Brown’s Brewing will run from 5:30-7:300 pm. There will be food and drink available for purchase.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for both the floating and the gathering to help us with headcount.
The Hoosic River Revival is not liable for any injury or property damage; liability waivers will be provided to all paddlers/floaters at the Green Rd Bridge and must be signed in order to participate.
This is a family-friendly event but please note the following:
all minors must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by an adult;
if river levels are lower, you (and everyone in your party) may need to get out of your vessel from time to time; therefore, everyone in your party needs to be fit enough to handle a few short portages; and,
though not the most difficult section of the Hoosic River, everyone in your party should be comfortable with paddling a river.
In the event of inclement weather, or if the water levels are too low or too high, the float portion of the event will be canceled, but the Post-Float Gathering will persist. All pre-registrants will be notified by email of cancellation and made aware of a rain date for the float; the Post-Float Gathering at Brown’s Brewing will carry on from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Some HRR Board members will be present on the float trip and at the after party and would be happy to talk to you about making the Hoosic River a better resource for the community, and to listen to your thoughts and concerns.
Questions? Contact HRR Board member (and Float Captain!) Brian Sloss at briansloss1986@gmail.com, or email the HRR office at info@hoosicriverrevival.org.