Canoe the Clinch

This event has been canceled.
Canceled due to river conditions.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.
Visitor Center

When

Sept. 19, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Spend time paddling down the Clinch River. View a variety of aquatic life from longnose gar to fresh water mussels. Watch Great Blue Herons fly by, and turtles sunning themselves on logs and rocks. If you are lucky, you may see old abandoned railcars. No experience is needed. Paddling is required and guests may get wet. This section of water is designated less than a class I rapid.

Canoe trips are subject to cancellation due to poor river conditions, including the river levels being too high or too low for a safe paddle trip. In the event of cancellation, guests will be notified at least one hour before the scheduled program time.

This trip is open to anyone ages 10 and up.

Cost is $15/person or $12/person for groups of 4 or more. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the office at (276) 940-2674.

Natural Tunnel is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor glasses by EnChroma during all offered programming (3 protan red sensitivity and 3 deutan green sensitivity are available for use during programs)

Documents

canoe-guest-information.pdf

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $15/person or $12/person for groups of 4 or more.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov