Kayak the Upper Cedar River

Join our expert guides on the upper Cedar River near Osage in Northeast Iowa, a wilder section known for solitude and wildlife viewing.

We will meet at approximately 9:30am at the put in location, located about an hour from Waverly.* After dropping off gear and paddlers, we’ll quickly shuttle vehicles to our end point and return to the start where our adventure begins! We plan to be on the water at approximately 10 am and off the water by 3 pm with a sandbar stop for lunch. This float is great for friends, family, beginners and anyone looking for a fun day on the river!

Feel free to bring your own drinks, lunch and snacks to enjoy on the water. Flush toilet facilities are available at start point and no facilities at the takeout point. Be prepared for wilderness bathroom practices on the river.

Exact paddling locations are dependent on weather and river conditions. 

*If you need assistance with transportation, please contact the Waverly store, 319-352-9129.

What’s Included: 

Professional instruction and guiding, shuttling between put-in/take-out points, kayak, paddle, PFD, first aid kit, safety gear. If you’d prefer to bring your own kayak or gear, you are welcome to do so.

Activities:

Kayaking

Skill Level:

Beginner. Plan to be on the water for about 5 hours with a mid-day for lunch on a sandbar. We plan to paddle in most weather conditions–rain or shine, hot or cold, windy or still.

Not Included:

Lunch, snacks, water or other beverages, optional guide gratuities, items of a personal nature.

Registration:

Trip Date: August 22

Time: 8am-5pm

Registration is limited to 12 people. A minimum of 6 registrants is required to offer the trip.

We have intentionally limited the number of participants on our trips in order to provide a safe and rich outdoor experience.

Trip Communication:

About one week before the trip, you will receive an email with more trip details including the exact meeting location, vehicle shuttle logistics, and suggestions for what to pack. If you have questions ahead of time, you can call the Waverly store, 319-352-9129.

Cancellation:

Please read our full Trip Cancellation Policy here.