Bookings for the 2026 season will open January 5, 2026!
Experience a fun, versatile and scenic 10-mile journey that strikes the perfect balance for both experienced paddlers and families seeking a longer day on the water. This trip offers a unique blend of wooded areas, wetlands, and an open millpond adorned with lily pads and cattails, creating an ideal setting for wildlife enthusiasts on quieter days. For the quietest experience, you will want to paddle this trip on a Sunday-Friday or in the Spring and Fall. Summer Saturdays do tend to see crowds on this section of the river, not from our business alone, but a combination of other rental outfits in town as well as local paddlers who visit on their own.
One of this Indiana kayak trip’s standout features is a section boasting numerous great blue heron nests—keep an eye out for these majestic birds as you paddle the first few miles. The Spero Bridge adventure is a condensed version of our popular 13-mile Refuge Bridge trip, providing a challenging yet manageable and rewarding experience. Launch from our main outpost, shuttle upstream, and enjoy a leisurely 10-mile paddle back, surrounded by the serene sounds and sights.
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Spero Bridge trip and experience a winding, forest-filled route through the Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area, providing the perfect escape from everyday life.
Rates vary based on your preferred style of adventure. We use dynamic pricing that takes your boat choice, trip date, and availability into consideration. Just click “Book Now” and select your date and boat type to see real-time pricing and availability—no hidden fees or surprises!
Looking for a deal?
Plan your next adventure Monday through Friday, or visit during the shoulder season (before Memorial Day or after Labor Day) for the best savings and promo opportunities.
Got a large group?
Special rates are available for groups of 12+ Sunday through Friday. Please contact our office for more information or help planning a large group outing.
| Days | Prime Season | Shoulder Season |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9 am – 12:00 pm | 9 am – 12:00 pm |
| Friday | 9 am – 1:00 pm | 9 am – 1:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am – 1:00 pm | 8 am – 1:00 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am – 12:00 pm | 8 am – 12:00 pm |
The Spero Bridge trip starts with a shuttle departing from our main office outpost. Our staff will then transport you up to the put-in, at Spero Bridge. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time for a smooth check-in.
The trip covers 10 miles and typically takes around 3.5 – 4 hours, depending on the water level and your paddling speed. Feel free to take it leisurely with stops or paddle straight through.
1-30+ (Contact our office for large group offers & availability.)
For a comfortable experience:
Shoulder Seasons:
Prime Summer Season:
The minimum age and weight requirement for children on all river trips is 3 years old and 30 pounds.
Great experience! Decided to plan a last minute trip the day before and had no problem booking online. Arrived, signed our waiver, got a map and brief overview and then onto the bus to take us to the drop off point. We did the Spero Bridge trip and it was beautiful! Very scenic and relaxing. Plenty of places to stop off and have a rest or a snack. The staff was helpful and the trip was great. Will definitely be back soon!
Went the extra mile to get me on the river as a solo tripper. I will say the first half of Spero was quite challenging. Would recommend having some skills before taking it. The second half you could probably nap and make it back. 🙂
Looking forward to trying the runs on the other side. Thanks again.
…We loved the full moon paddle on Friday night and enjoyed seeing all of the fall colors on the Spero Bridge trip on Saturday. We reserved 4 campsites and had plenty of room for everyone…professional, helpful and friendly. The campground is well kept and has many trees. We are already planning to do this again next fall…Thank you for a great weekend!
Our experience for a group of 24 was seamless. It was easy to online schedule kayaks and/or just transportation to drop-off…all workers jumped into action to make sure we registered, obtained a life vest, and gave us a timeframe for boarding the bus…very informative…It was a great 10 mile trip in shallow, clean, water with various sandbars to stop and let the children play. Staff was ready and waiting when we arrived back at the Trading Post. Thumbs Up!
My friend and I had a great time. We took the Spero Bridge trip which was 10 miles—mostly on a winding, forest filled route which was ideal shaking off the hectic work week. No traffic sounds,just birds singing and frogs croaking. The staff was nice and helpful…the river was gentle and it was an easy trip. They have clean showers, changing rooms and indoor bathrooms. I will be coming back!
Great kayaking trip! Enjoyed being on our own and doing it at our pace.
We forgot to take mosquito spray and advise everyone that you will need it!
Very nice people running it. We did the Spero Bridge 10 mile route.
A fantastic trip. We did the Spero 10-mile trip and you really can’t ask for anything more scenic.
…It was very easy to get online and set-up a trip to go. All of your paperwork can be done ahead of time and brought with you…They leave promptly at the time you have scheduled and I like that. You can bring a cooler with food and drink but please bag up your trash as you go along and pick-up other trash you find. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They have nice canoes. We chose to be dropped at the Spero Bridge and canoe back…
We took a canoeing and camping trip and we had a blast! We took the Spero bridge leg of the river. It was 10 miles and it was perfect!…Can’t wait to go back! Getting a campsite was a great idea also! Campground is clean and we had plenty of room for our two large tents! Each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table. We had an electric site so that was convenient too!
