Trip Changes on the Pigeon

Walters Powerhouse, which is responsible for releasing water into the Pigeon River, has their last release for 2009 scheduled on September 5th. In previous years this has signaled the end of rafting season on the Upper Pigeon River. This is because we rely on these scheduled releases to create exciting Class III and IV rapids on set days of the week to be able to guarantee your trip will be the ride that you expect. However this year we are offering a new kind of trip! After Labor Day we will be offering a scenic River Trip with a chance of whitewater. The trip will be a Class I - II experience with the possibility of a full Upper Pigeon Trip! Why the uncertainty about the size of the rapids? Walters Powerhouse will be releasing water "as needed" rather than following a regular schedule. Lake levels, power demand and weather forecasts will all be used to determine these projected release times. As a result, we won't know more than a day or so in advance when the whitewater will occur and we may not even find out until we reach the launch area! Minimum flows on the river create Class I and II rapids so it can be rafted regardless of flow and the scenery is still fantastic. The Pigeon River will be open on Tuesday’s through Saturdays and this is a GREAT opportunity to see the fall leaf changes and get some excitement in at the same time! September 9th through October 5th trips will start at 12pm and 3pm. From October 6th until November 14th trips will start at 11am and 2pm. The price for the trip is $39 per person – Trips leaving out at 3PM are still eligible for the $8-off discount!