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 WaterTreks EcoTours
Jenner Kayak
Fully Outfitted Rentals
Self Guided / Shuttled Tours
Hike or Kayak
Operated by Certified Kayak Instructor and Guide Suki Waters.
Locally Owned: Historically Connected with the Russian River and Sonoma Coast!
Generations of Experience, Credentialed Outdoor Education Providers
Summer - Fall Hours: Pre-Book For Any Day Of The Week! Extended Hours By Request!
Phone Reservations: 8AM - 8 PM Daily!
Friday - Sunday and Holiday Mondays: Tour Booth: 9 AM - 6 PM
Monday - Thursday : Call Ahead or Pre-Book!
Welcome to Rural America! Just Passing Through? Use our Two- Way Radio! Stay Awhile! Enjoy! Relax!
We are at the booth or nearby Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend!
Map Tours with Shuttle: Self Guided / Hiking or Kayaking:
Includes: Map, Interpretive One Way Shuttle, Detailed Explanation of Routes and Sites.
$25 per Auto ( 20 minute shuttle) Extended Routes Available
Kayak Routes
3-20 Miles/2 Hours to 3 Days/Summer & Fall: Mild to Moderate Flat Water/Winter & Spring: Moving Class I-II
Put Ins: Jenner Estuary / Willow Creek / Duncans Mills / Monte Rio / Guerneville / Forestville
Take Outs: Jenner Estuary Jenner Estuary Willow Creek Duncans Mills Monte Rio Guerneville
Weather and Wind Conditions: We have plenty of water year around from Monte Rio to Jenner.
Coastal Temperatures: Fluctuate less than inland reaches. Expect Daytime Coastal Temperatures 5-15 degrees below what you will experience as you paddle upstream. Morning and Evening hours are cooler inland than on the coast.
Summer Months: there is little current but start your activity early to avoid seasonal afternoon winds. Evening and Sunset Activites often have no wind. Expect fluctuating mist and fog locally in between seasonal heat spells inland. Always pay attention to Tidal Currents When Near The River Mouth When It Is Open!
August - March: Wind: Expect little to no wind most days except around winter storms.
December - March: Water: When we expect the most rain in Northern California. Although the weather and water can be perfect, River Currents May Be Strong After Each Rain Storm. Although this can shut down kayaking in the estuary near the river mouth, it can be a plus upstream, after the river debris clears, for boaters with moving water skills. Pre-Scouting for logs and other keeper strainers (debris that can trap you and your kayak under the water) is a safety priority after each rain.
Guided Tours and Certified Instruction Replace Beginning Kayak Rentals.
March - May: Morning and Evening Temperatures can be quite cold at times. After 9 or 10 AM is usually best and helps to avoid occassional strong afternoon winds. River Currents may continue to move through May. This provides opportunities to flow with the current, paddle less and practice basic class I moving water maneuvering skills. This is the most popular time of year for more experienced paddlers to enjoy the Russian River and Seasonal Creeks. Please Practice The Same Cautions Mentioned For December - March.
Call or use our links for weather update.
Safety Limitation on Rentals:
Coastal and Wind influences: Kayakers may be required to show certificaton of prior kayak instruction or demonstrate skills prior to renting a closed deck kayak during windy or moving water conditons. Tours Are A Good Option. Skilss Courses Are Avaialble. Discount on first kayak rental after taking our beginning kayaking course. Sit on top kayaks are available.
See Our Route Shuttle Map!
Jenner By the Sea: Park & Paddle! No Shuttle Required
Our Estuary location does not require a shuttle for kayaking.
We Reccomend a half day to fully explore our Estuary and Beaches.
Ocean Beach and Island Hikes, Wildlife & Birding.
Please check our State Rules for viewing the harbor seal colony!
Kayaks: Recreational: Sit In or Sit On
Includes: Paddle, PFD, Drybag, Water Resistant Outerwear, Sponge, River Map, Safety & Skill Review
0-2 Hrs 2-4 Hrs 4-8 Hrs
Single: $25 $45 $65
Double: $50 $65 $85
Shuttled Kayak Rentals
Recreational: Sit In or Sit On
Includes: Paddle, PFD, Drybag, Water Resistant Outerwear, Sponge, River Map, Safety & Skill Review
Scheduled Shuttles And Routes:
Morning Put Ins: Forestville / Guerneville / Monte Rio / Duncans Mills/ Willow Creek
Take Outs: Guerneville, Monte Rio, Duncans Mills, Willow Creek, Jenner Estuary:
5-10 Miles: 3-8 Hours: Mild to Moderate Flat Water.
Willow Creek Take Out / Put In Option:
A shorter river & estuary route: Put In or Take Out Just Upstream Of Jenner. Great Birding And Wildlife Area.
0-2 Hrs 2-4 Hrs 4-8 Hrs
Single: $25 $45 $65 (Plus Extended Route Charge)
Double: $50 $65 $85
Duncans Mills or Monte Rio: (Guerneville / Forestville / Healdsburg)
2-4 Hrs 4-8 Hrs 24 Hrs 2-Day 3-Day
Single: $45 $65 $ 85 $110 $165 (Plus Extended Route Charge)
Double: $65 $85 $115 $150 $225
We have different models to suit your size and prefference.
Optional Routes:
Route: Average Time: Driving Time: Extended Route Charges:
Forestville - Guerneville: 5 hours 40 min $20 per kayak $40 min/max
Guerneville - Monte Rio: 3 hours 30 min $15 per kayak $35 min/max
Guerneville - Duncans Mills: 4 hours 25 min $15 per kayak $30 min/max
Monte Rio - Willow Creek: 5 hours 20 min $10 per kayak $25 min/max
Duncans Mills - Jenner: 3.5 hours 15 min $10 per kayak $25 min/max
Willow creek - Jenner: 2-4 hours 10 min $ 5 per kayak $10 min/max
Coastal Hiking Trails: 2-8 hours 10-20 min $25 Interpretation and Map Included
Estuary Park & Paddle: 2-4 hours No Shuttle Needed
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