St. Louis to Memphis (558 miles)

This trip is perfect for big adventurers, or team-builders. You and your companions on this trip will be forever united in friendship and comradery for this incredible shared experience.

This trip is a large undertaking which takes approximately 2-3 weeks.

Major Milestones/Highlights

Week 1: Tower Rock, Cape Girardeau, MO, Cairo, IL, and the confluence of the Ohio River
Week 2: New Madrid, Caruthersville, MO
Week 3: Chickasaw Bluffs, Memphis, TN

Experience required

Moderate canoe experience preferred. Must be an experienced camper, comfortable with primitive camping for long stretches.

Trip Notes

Downstream trips require a shuttle for an additional fee/person.

Quapaw Canoe Company will provide canoes and all safety gear, as well as dry bags for each participant.

Quapaw Canoe Company can provide lunches, dinners, and breakfasts for each day of the journey upon request, for an additional fee/day. Meals are cooked fresh on an open fire.

In addition “Expedition-style” trips, due to their nature will be completely custom and require more advanced planning, and coordination. Get on the calendar early!