Description
Wind alongside two miles of the historic Hayes Family Farm before ending up back at the Hideaway property on this quiet float down the Hocking River. Along the way, you will find yourself anticipating the changing landscapes waiting around each bend in the river, most of which is canopied by towering sycamores, often a landing spot for our resident eagles. Join (and hopefully see) the blue heron, otter, ducks and geese that all visit these waters. As you approach the Hideaway property, you will get a duck’s eye view of our river retreats from below. With water depths usually averaging under one foot, this easy ride is the ideal way to kickstart your morning before a small rapid near the end announces your arrival back at Hideaway.
- Meet at The Cove on the Hideaway property at 10:00 AM.
- Please be sure that ALL GUESTS have completed the attached Watercraft Safety Regulation form before arriving at The Cove.
- A Hocking River Yacht Club (HRYC) guide will pick you up here and transport you to their private kayak launch site just up the road, where your kayak will be ready and waiting. They can accommodate up to 10 guests per trip.
- Life vests and paddles are provided.
- Please bring only those items you want to bring with you on the kayak. There are no lockers at the launch site. We do have water bags you can put your personal items in if you would like, but HRYC is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
- At this time, we have a double and single kayaks.
- The expected length of the trip is 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the kayaker’s skill level, water level and flow, and any stops made along the way.
- This trip is NOT GUIDED. You are going on your own.
- When you reach the landing site, simply pull your kayak up onto the shore, making sure it will not get pulled back into the water and text the HRYC team to let them know you’ve arrived.
- Once you’ve pulled the kayak out of the water, place the life vest, paddle and water bag (if used) in your kayak and simply head back to your cabin or caboose.
- All kayaks must be returned to the kayak landing site by 1:00 PM, when the Hideaway crew will pick up the kayaks.
**NOTE – This experience is totally dependent on the weather and river conditions. The discharge rate at the river must be between 100 and 700 cubic feet per second (CFS). If it is not, HRYC the daily trip will be cancelled and HRYC will issue a 100% refund. To check current conditions, you can go here.