Featured Destinations
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky
Backpacking Trip
March 29-April 1 or Sept. 4-7, 2012
or reserve your own dates for 2012!
Explore mixing history with natural beauty makes the best adventure. Cumberland Gap tucked in where Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee meet offers both. Follow the Wilderness Road as Daniel Boone did in 1775 and hike along forested ridges with spectacular panoramic views. A great trip for all but especially suited for families and youth groups.
Upcoming Events
- March 29-April 1, 2012, Cumberland Gap NHP, KY
- April 20, 2012, CPR/AED Course
- April 21-22, 2012, Wilderness First Aid Course
- April 27-29, 2012, Leave No Trace Trainer Course
- May 9-13, 2012, Leave No Trace Master Educator Course
- June 10-15, 2012, West Virginia Highlands, WV FULL
- June 10-16, 2012, Mt. Rogers NRA / AT, VA FULL
- August 11-19, 2012, Boundary Waters Canoe Area - Aldo Leopold Center, MN/WI
- September 4-7, 2012, Cumberland Gap NHP, KY
- September 17-22, 2012, Pictured Rocks Lakeshore, MI
- October 16-21, 2012, Knobstone Trail, IN
- November 2-4, 2012, Leave No Trace Trainer Course
- November 16, 2012, CPR/AED Course
- November 17-18, 2012, Wilderness First Aid Course
Canoe Rental
Green Earth Outdoors offers top quality solo (only 33#) and tandem canoes to help you, your family or group explore and enjoy the region’s many lakes and streams. All tandem canoes can be outfitted with a middle seat for a child or a third passenger. For rentals of two or more canoes, we offer FREE delivery/pickup to your home or paddling launch point in Metro Louisville * or they can be picked up at our Adventure Operations Center in Southern Indiana.
Louisville residents and visitors enjoy local canoeing destinations including Blue River in southern Indiana, Floyds Fork in Louisville and Indian and Celina Lakes in Hoosier National Forest. Be sure to ask us for route information and current water levels.
All rentals include paddles, personal floatation devices, a dry bag for each paddler, throw rope, and a car-top carrier for single canoe rentals.
To inquire or make a reservation, please submit a Gear/Canoe Rental Request Form. You can also reserve gear over the phone by calling our office at 502-475-7445, Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.
*Jefferson county Kentucky and Harrison, Floyd and Clark counties in Indiana. Delivery is available beyond these areas for an additional fee.
All canoe rentals are subject to the Gear Rental Terms and Conditions.
| Canoe Rental Rates | # of Days | ||
Item |
1 Day Rate 24 Hours |
Weekend Rate 3 Days |
4+ Days Rate per day |
| Canoe-Tandem (includes paddles, PFD's, car-top carrier) | $55 | $117 | $38 |
| Canoe-Solo (includes paddle, PFD, car-top carrier) | $40 | $85 | $28 | ACCESSORIES |
| Group Safety/Comfort Convenience Kit | $15 | n/a | n/a |
| Picnic Lunch in Waterproof Bag (per person) | $10 | n/a | n/a |
| Optional Third Seat for Tandem Canoe | $15 | $32 | $10 |
| Personal Floation Device (PFD) | $7 | $15 | $5 |
| Personal Floation Device (PFD)/child and youth up to 90# | $5 | $11 | $3 |
| Canoe Chair (removable and folds for portage) | $3 | $6 | $2 |
| Dry Bags (set of 3-S, M, L) | $5 | $11 | $3 |
| Dry Bag Backpack | $7 | $15 | $5 |
| Dry Box (for small electronics) | $3 | $6 | $2 |
| SPOT Satellite Messenger w/Tracking | $17 | $36 | $12 |
| Portable Toilet w/2 waste bags per day | $10 | $21 | $7 |
Canoe rentals include paddles, PFD's, a personal dry bag, and a car top carrier.
'Additional toilet waste bags (Cleanwaste or Restop) can be purchased through the Online Store or included on your gear rental order.
We are proud to offer the following quality brands in our canoe rental fleet and accessories:
Cleanwaste, Crazy Creek, Mad River Canoes, Northwest River Supply, Pelican, Restop, Sealine, Seattle Sports, SPOT
Scouts receive a 10% discount.
Previous renters receive a 10% discount.
Discounts are not cumulative.
Also available:
Lunches-come in a watertight cooler that includes a picnic blanket, eating utensils, napkins, trash bags, etc.
Safety/Comfort Convenience Kit-comes in a dry bag (sunscreen, insect repellant, toilet paper, emergency rain gear, first aid kit, emergency snacks, and a few other essentials).
Canoe Instruction-from an American Canoe Association Certified Instructor.
Shuttle Service-to transportation back to your launch point.
Guided Trips-see our Day Trips, Local Overnight Trips and Canoeing Trips.
Need other items? See our full list of Rental Gear.
Other gear may be available not listed above. Contact Us for details.
Advance reservations recommended.