SPOKANE, Wash. — St. George’s put-in on the Little Spokane River is a popular place for kayakers and paddle boarders. The 6-mile, 3-hour ride takes kayakers through pristine natural areas.
The city of Spokane parks department is opening a new kayak rental program on the river this year. The program starts July 3 and will run every weekend of the summer from 11am to 3pm.
Participants will pay $49 for the rental, which includes the kayak, paddles, PFD and shuttle service. Reservations are required for the experience.
Assistant Recreation Director Ryan Griffith said spots are already filling up for the opening weekend.
People who own their own equipment can pay to only use the shuttle service for $10. The shuttle starts at the Nine-Mile access point, then takes kayakers to the start of the float at St. George’s.
Since the float is through Washington State Park Natural Area, there are rules kayakers have to follow. Griffith said there are no pets allowed and kayakers have to stay in their boat at all times.