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Event details have been updated as of 7/8/26 @ 7PM.
Note Event Time Change - The vendor suggested that during the summer in TN it is best to get started in the morning, since as the heat of the day builds that is when there is an increased chance of storms.
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Did you know that KAYAKING is the number one requested event?
We will be partnering with Higher Pursuits Kayak and Canoe Rental for another kayaking adventure... this time on the Duck River!
ABOUT:
The Duck River flows 284 miles from east to west across middle Tennessee, making it the longest river located entirely in the state. It is deemed the most biologically diverse river in North America, with over 50 species of freshwater mussels and 151 fish species.
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Higher Pursuits Kayak and Canoe Rental
I booked the 9:30AM time slot.
Basic Sit-on-top kayak ($35)
Premium Sit-on-top Kayak ($45)
TRIP DETAILS
Cheeks Bend Route (5.5 Miles - 3 to 5 hrs)
This paddling route is 5.5 miles, and it is an easygoing Class I with very few swift spots (this is the route we recommend for first time paddlers, large groups or groups with young kids).
This section of the river flows through the Yanahli Wildlife Management Area making this a scenic paddle with very few roads, houses, or buildings. It has been designated a State Scenic River and is home to a diverse population of freshwater mussels, birds, freshwater otters, beavers, minks and numerous species of fish. Learn more about the Duck River
Arrival & Check-In
Waivers must be completed.
Parking:
Higher Pursuits has limited parking. It is helpful if your group can carpool as much as possible.
What to Bring:
Water
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Water shoes or secure footwear
Clothes you don’t mind getting wet
Phone or camera (at your own risk—we’re not responsible for lost or damaged belongings)
Cancellations or changes:
If you need to cancel or make changes to your trip, please call or email us at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
If you need to reschedule your trip without changing the number of boats or type of boats reserved you can reschedule through the link at the bottom of the page.
Inclement Weather:
Higher Pursuits will monitor the weather and water conditions for the day of your scheduled trip. If the weather or water conditions are not appropriate, we will contact you to reschedule.
Higher Pursuits reserves the right to cancel any rentals the day of the activity if there is a threat of severe weather or if the water levels are too high or anticipated to rise above our operating level.
Typically, we will text, email or call with cancellations no later than 7:00 am that day.
We will also post any cancellations on our facebook page.
If Higher Pursuits cancels rental activities due to weather or water conditions, you will receive a full refund or the opportunity to reschedule your trip.
LOCATION:
Address for Higher Pursuits
3114 Cheeks Bend Rd
Columbia, TN 38401
**Approximately 1 Hour from Nashville**