This is a scenic stretch of river located in a very rural area.  Forty-four SEO people participated in this very popular outing in August, 2011.

Note-To view photos of what we will see on this trip, please click on this link:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9KtDiPJpPsI5BHrv1

Please be sure to click on the link and view the photographs.

Please note that for this trip you may rent canoes or two-person (tandem) kayaks from Tallapoosa River Outfitters.  Here is the schedule of outfitter charges:

Canoes and tandem kayaks $47
Solo kayaks $27
Shuttle fee per non boat-renting person $12

Rental fees include life jackets and shuttle service to the put-in.  Also the outfitter will shuttle for a fee all private boats used on this outing.  If you wish to rent a boat from Tallapoosa River Outfitters, please call Dan Frederick, 205/631-4680.  Dan will relay your reservation on to the outfitter.  Please note that the outfitter has a total of 30 solo kayaks, 3 two-person canoes, and 7 tandem (2-person) kayaks for rent, so be sure you call to reserve immediately.  Once all their boats of one type or the other are reserved for May 1, there will be no more boats of that type available to rent from the outfitter!

After the canoe and kayak trip we are planning to go to a restaurant in Anniston on the way back for dinner.  If you would like to have dinner with us at the restaurant after the kayak and canoe trip, please bring a change of clothes with you.

Meet 8:45 a.m. at the Leeds Highway 78 gravel parking lot.  We plan to depart from there at 9:00 a.m.  For more essential information about this trip, please contact the trip leader.

Reservations Required: You must contact trip leader Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or phone 205/631-4680 if you plan to come on this canoe/kayak trip.  Please advise your name, telephone number, skill level, whether you want to kayak or canoe and whether you are bringing or wish to rent a boat.  You may leave a message on Dan’s voice mail if you wish.

Info: If you have further questions, please contact Dan Frederick, 205/631-4680 or seoutings@bellsouth.net.

DIRECTIONS TO MEETING PLACE

Leeds Highway 78 gravel parking lot-6995 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL 35094. Gravel parking lot on Highway U.S. 78 between the Chevron and Marathon service stations at the first Leeds exit, Exit number 140, off I-20 heading east (towards Atlanta) out of Birmingham. Turn RIGHT at the end of the exit ramp coming from Birmingham. See Chevron and Marathon stations on right immediately after first red light.

DESCRIPTION OF SOUTHEASTERN OUTINGS

Do you wish you had friends who share your active lifestyle and enjoyment of outdoor activities?  Then become active with Southeastern Outings (SEO), a nonprofit organization committed and created to serve people who enjoy being active in the outdoors.  The organization plans, organizes and leads outings such as dayhikes, easy kayak and canoe trips, stream and waterfall walks, bicycle rides, lake events and other fun activities to beautiful sites in our natural environment.  From time to time we also sponsor potluck suppers and other socials.  All events and activities of the group are open to the public.  Participating in SEO activities is a splendid, simple way to make congenial new friends who enjoy the outdoors.

NO DOGS OR SMOKING ALLOWED, PLEASE, ON ANY SOUTHEASTERN OUTINGS EVENTS.

The organization currently has about 300 members.  We scheduled seventy-four events during calendar year 2020 for an average of 6 fun events per month.  We enjoy the outdoors in all seasons throughout the year.

SEO does not charge for participation in any of its outings.  You do not have to be a member to participate in one or two SEO activities.  Dues are only $10 per family or household.  Please contact Dan Frederick, President, 205-631-4680, or seoutings@bellsouth.net for more information and to obtain three free monthly newsletters with membership application and a complete description of all our outdoor events.

Southeastern Outings now has a website.  Just go to seoutings.org to find announcements of all our upcoming outings scheduled plus some brief, general information about Southeastern Outings, a membership application and 1500 lovely photographs from most of our outings.

Thank you.