Great Drift 2025

Join the Great Drift Paddle on SAT, October 11, 2025! Be a part of this fun, FREE awareness event hosted by Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR).

Required safety meeting at 10AM, launch to follow.

The paddle will begin and end at Halls Mill Landing (Schwartz Park), part of the Dog River Scenic Blueway. The site offers a soft launch and plenty of parking. Paddlers will glide through Halls Mill Creek and have the option of taking 3 different routes depending on skill level (see map with routes marked in photos).

#1: Beginner route, family-friendly: 1.5 miles (to the railroad track)

#2: Moderate paddle: 3 mile option or 3.5 mile loop (to "little hippie beach")

#3: Proficient paddlers only: 5 mile option that leads to a beautiful, serene, clear water spot of Dog River. (to Demetroplis Rd)

Guides will be available and helping escort the groups of paddlers on the different routes.

This is a bring your own kayak, canoe, or SUP event (no motorized vessels). On-site help beginning at 9AM.

Remember to bring your life vest, dry bag/box, whistle, and plenty of water. Life vests required. Sun protection and bug spray encouraged.

The Dog River Scenic Blueway is a project of Dog River Clearwater Revival promoting stewardship of the Dog River Watershed, cultural and historical awareness, and recreational opportunities for paddling enthusiasts and recreational boaters in Mobile’s urban river and its tributaries. The Dog River Scenic Blueway: a string of sites along Dog River that provide public access to the River and all it’s natural beauty. Questions or want to help with this year’s event? Email [email protected]

We are honored to dedicate this year’s Drift in memory of Bob Andrews, Sunshine Canoes.

FREE! No cost to participate! (Donations Welcome)

Required waiver (under 18 must have adult)

Online registration ends FRI Oct 10th at 10PM. (you may still show up and register and sign liability waiver in person on the morning of Oct 11th, however, registering online in advance is preferred)

Family friendly

By registering for this event, you agree to the following laibility waiver:

In consideration of Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR), their sponsors, agents, representatives, contractors, successors, event organizers, conductors and the City of Mobile allowing me to participate in the 2025 Great Drift paddle and its related activities, I hereby waive, release and discharge forever, said DRCR, their sponsors, agents, representatives, contractors, successors, event organizers and conductors and the City of Mobile from any and all claims, demands, rights and causes of action of whatsoever kind and nature arising directly or indirectly from any and all known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, bodily and personal injury, damage to property, and the consequences thereof resulting from my participating in said 2025 Great Drift paddle and related activities and covenant not to sue for any said injuries and/or damage.

I attest and verify that I am physically fit for this event and that I will wear a personal flotation device at all times while in the boat.

Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use any photographs, videotapes, or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

I have read the above release and understand that I am participating in the 2025 Great Drift paddle and its related activities at my own risk.

DRCR is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to improving Dog River water quality and public access. www.dogriver.org

Event Venue

3559 Riviere Du Chien Rd, 3559 Riviere Du Chien Road, Mobile, United States