Fall Float on the Flint

Name: Fall Float on the Flint
Start: 2026-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-11T23:59:59-04:00

A Two-Day Exploration of the Lower Flint River

For more than a decade, Georgia Rivers has returned to the Lower Flint River for the annual rite of fall. Why? Because it’s one of our favorite stretches of river in the entire state! The two-day, 36-mile canoe/kayak adventure is highlighted by shoal-filled stretches, unique limestone bluffs and beautiful blue hole springs. Wildlife is abundant and the chances for discovering ancient fossils are high. The event features six catered meals, educational programs, and great camping at Rocky Bend Flint River Retreat where private cabins and RV sites are also available. The trip does, however, involve two long days of paddling (about 18 miles each day)–a necessary route to take in all of the river’s beautiful springs! Expect to be on the river 6-9 hours each day, depending on your paddling speed.

Skill Level Required:

This route features mostly flatwater with some shoally sections of fast-moving water. It is suitable for all skill levels from novice to expert.

Register

Registration fees will be announced mid-summer 2026, and likely will range from around $200 for youth to $360 for adults. Registration closes Oct. 2 or when full. Registration fees include guide services, river maps, shuttle service, t-shirt or other swag, boat decal, six catered meals, educational programs and camping at Rocky Bend Flint River Retreat with toilets and showers. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN EARLY JULY 2026.

CLICK HERE for complete information about Fall Float on the Flint.

Apply for a Scholarship:

A limited number of scholarships to encourage women, people of color, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE!

Trip Leaders:

Joe Cook

Paddle Georgia Coordinator Joe Cook has been leading Georgia Rivers’ trips since 2005. He’s traveled thousands of miles on Georgia rivers and has authored seven River User’s Guides since 2012.

Lisa George

Lisa George is an American Canoe Association certified kayaking instructor, Georgia Rivers volunteer, Mental Health Advocate, avid adventurer, Water Safety Champion, and Volunteer Senior Admin. for the Georgia Chapter of Black Women Who which empowers, educates, and inspires women of color to venture into outdoor environments. She schedules joy like she schedules her meetings and encourages others to do the same. She has reframed the work-life balance narrative to "work hard, play harder, rest well".

Les Duncan

Lesford Duncan is a Georgia Rivers volunteer, American Canoe Association certified kayaking instructor, and Executive Director of the Outdoor Foundation.

Mike Henry

Mike Henry is an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified kayaking instructor and watersports merit badge counselor with Scouting America. He enjoys both flat-water and river paddling and participates in annual endurance-based races throughout the Southeast. When not on the water, Mike enjoys hiking, camping, and capturing the outdoors through photography and videography.