Activities Kayaks or canoes
Skill level prior paddling experience recommended
Age 8+ Years
Weight limit kayaks or canoes: 250lb/person
Duration
10 miles; average 4.5 hours on water
River features
numerous shallow Class I and some Class II rapids, a lot of flat water
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Kayaking or canoeing river trip
If a day of action on the river is what you crave, this is the trip for you! Expect to encounter numerous Class I, and several Class II rapids mixed in with lazy stretches of peaceful water. There are plenty of places along the way to stop for lunch or to just sit back and take in the scenery. This is a ten mile voyage down the river from our office in Lillington to the NC 217 bridge in Erwin, NC. Small groups of 1 to 3 canoes/kayaks should expect about 4 to 4.5 hours on the river. Larger groups should allow for longer times on the water. Our shuttle will bring your group, boats and equipment back to Lillington.
Dress for the weather with layered clothing if necessary, and expect to get wet. Wear long sleeves or opt out for sunscreen. Bathing suit is a great option in warmer months, but don't forget sunscreen! Paddling booties or water shoes are great! You can also wear old gym shoes, or strap-on sandals, but no flip-flops! Any hat is recommended.
Bring plenty of water! Plan on taking one 12oz bottle of water per person per river hour. Absolutely no glass containers!
Sunscreen, unless you are wearing protective clothing
Nutritious snacks or a full lunch, especially for longer trips. You can easily fit a mid-sized coolers in our 16’ Old Town canoes. Small, insulated fabric coolers may be strapped to the back of our kayaks or paddle boards.
At least one phone per group.
Optional spare clothes for after the trip. We have changing rooms and spray showers available.
Water toys, cameras, speakers, etc.
We strongly recommend making online reservations! It allows you to complete all the required paperwork online and it will speed up your check-in! That’s also the only way we can guarantee the equipment you need.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your activity, please do so at least 72 hours before your activity start time for a full refund or a no‑fee reschedule. Inside 72 hours, bookings are final and cannot be changed or refunded. We will do our best to accommodate your trip as scheduled. However, we reserve the right to adjust your activity due to river conditions or weather by rescheduling, offering a different activity, or issuing credit for future use. Refunds are not provided for weather‑related changes.
8 years old and up. For younger children check out Leisure Paddle or Easy Float with age limit of 3.
250lb per person for any kayak or canoe
The 10 Mile Challenge is a long and physically demanding trip. Alcohol is not recommended. Any and all North Carolina and Waterways laws apply.
ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS CONTAINERS OR LIQUOR.
You have to have at least one 18 year old individual in your party out on the water. Anyone else under 18 must have consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Choose any river activity that suits your group the best. Once you have the date and trip picked, we will email a quote that has the appropriate discount applied. Groups must be paid for in one single payment to qualify for our group discount. Give us a call 919.495.5555 or contact us with questions!
We look forward to seeing you and your group having a blast on the river!
Yes! We offer 10% discount for military, EMS, Fire, Police, Teachers, and Students. Use Promo Code SERVICE when making your online reservations. Be sure to have your military or relevant ID when checking in on the day of your trip.
The trip can be ended early only at the 2-mile mark: The North Carolina Wildlife River Access Ramp at 640 Wildlife Rd. After that you are committed to 8 more river miles before the next public take-out at the Cape Fear River Trail Park in Erwin.
Please be mindful of private property and do not trespass.
Yes, we do! We accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
There are no gators or sharks, but there are water snakes. They are mostly non-aggressive type, but we ask you to respect wildlife and keep your distance. Checking your surroundings while on water goes a long way. Any incidents with wildlife are extremely rare and generally it is a unique experience to spot any wildlife while out on the river!
Dogs are allowed but not recommended. If your furry friend has never been in a boat, you might find yourself fighting to keep your pup onboard instead of enjoying the day 😉 Only dogs with prior boating experience are allowed on 10 Mile Challenge and Epic Overnight.
1 person per single kayak; 2 people per tandem kayak; 2 people per canoe. No riders in canoe allowed on this trip.
Canoes have plenty of storage. You can bring a cooler, backpack or other accessories. Kayaks however, have more limited storage. A smaller backpack or small cooler will fit ok, but not much more than that.
Maybe! The river is an unpredictable environment and there is always a possibility of capsizing. You must be prepared for it, dress and gear up accordingly.
Yes. But 10 Mile Challenge is much more physically demanding trip. While we can show you basic paddling concepts, you still have to do all the work covering 10 miles!