Self-guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-October to early November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront. Canoeists and kayakers can enjoy early autumn along the Blanchard River as they paddle upstream past the Country Club’s golf course, Eastpoint Area, and Vogelsong Conservation Area to the State Route 568/Sandusky Street Bridge and back. The trip takes approximately 2 hours.

When:                                    Saturdays: October 19, & 26 and November 2; Sundays: October 20 & 27 and November 3 starting at 1:00 PM. Trips will be cancelled in the event of flooding, rain, thunder and lightning, and strong wind.

Where:                                  Meet at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront.

Who:                                      Adults and youth who are 16 or 17 years old (youth under the age of 16 are welcome to participate but must be accompanied by an adult).

Prerequisite:                        Participants must have the ability to swim.

Watercraft:                           Watercraft availability includes tandem canoes and solo kayaks. Specify watercraft preference when registering. The weight limit for a solo kayak is 275 pounds.

Enrollment:                           Maximum:  12 (maximum of two participants per canoe).

Registration:                         Click here to register by 1 PM on the Friday prior to the trip.

Fee:                                        $10.00 per person with a signed Assumption of Risk/Liability Release/Waiver of all Claims form and/or a Parental Consent form if applicable. Forms will be available at Zonta Landing prior to the trip.

Supplies:                               Wear shoes that can get wet. Dress and plan accordingly for the weather. Alcohol is not permitted. Canoes, kayaks, personal floatation devices, and paddles will be provided.