Alabama Canoe Rides and Float Trips

Alabama Canoe Rides and Float Trips

by John Foshee
Alabama Canoe Rides and Float Trips

Alabama Canoe Rides and Float Trips

by John Foshee

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Overview

A detailed guide to 102 canoe trips on the Cahaba River and 40 other creeks and rivers within the state

John Foshee’s popular and informative Alabama Canoe Rides and Float Trips has been a favorite of canoeing enthusiasts since 1975, providing a detailed guide to 102 canoe trips on the Cahaba River and 40 other creeks and rivers within the state. The trips highlighted in the book range from 3½ to 14 miles in length, with difficulty factors varying from leisurely float trips to Class 4 rapids.

This handy guide will assist beginning and expert canoeists in the selection of and preparation for a variety of float experiences. The author gives suggestions for river safety and makes recommendations for equipment. In addition, he points out major danger areas and obstacles that may be encountered and includes information on river access and use of topographical maps. An appendix contains brief descriptions of the rides, including their put-ins and take-outs, and follows the general format of the individual trip descriptions.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780817303341
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Publication date: 12/30/1986
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 264
Sales rank: 1,103,834
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

John H. Foshee is a photographer, draftsman, log-home builder, and writer. He is the author of numerous outdoor-oriented articles and a “how-to” book, You, Too, Can Canoe.
 
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