Jim Felder, Executive Director, 256-426-0558  jim.felder@gmail.com


Grey Brennan, Alabama Tourism and Travel Bureau, Advisor

Alabama Bureau of Travel and Tourism information toll free 800-252-2262


Officers and Directors


Fred Couch 256-591-0437 fredcanoes@aol.com
President and CEO



Linda Vice
Vice President



Teresa Ward
Secretary

George Areno
Treasurer

Jan Bell
Executive at Large

James (Jamie) O'Rear
Appalachian District Director
jamesorear@gmail.com home 256-357-2655  cell 246-589-4418

John J. Hayes asrt.john.hayes@gmail.com
Membership Director

Steve Barnes
Robert Jackson,
Portage Trail Director

Hank O’Steen
Campsite Director

Fred Huey III (205) 541-7575 freddy008@gmail.com
Conservation and Stewardship

Randy Griffin
Tennessee District  Director

Bobby Sillavan
Fuel Director

Trail Angels

These are volunteers who can help arrange your trip, locate outfitters and gear, provide fact-finding and directions, haul your boat and gear, help you over portages and innumerable other services, and save you from miserable experiences. Depending on the situation, they may ask to be reimbursed for costs such as gas and other expenses incurred helping you. They are not on call, but are arranged by prior agreement as volunteer service providers for the Alabama Scenic River Trail.

Andy Baril lives south of Childersburg, just off lay lake. He will help you with information on both Lay and Mitchell lakes. Here is his contact information:

Andrew J. Baril, RF, CF
Regional Extension Agent—Forestry, Wildlife & NR
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Walker County Extension Office
1501 Airport Road
Jasper, AL 35504
205 221 3392 office; 205 388 6893 cell
(see Andy's excellent notes on the Mitchell Portage)

Mid-state - Philip Hamrick, Phamrick165@yahoo.com

Alabama River below Selma, above Gees Bend. Woody Till (Mr. Till is a private property owner who has kindly offered an excellent campsite at no charge for use by ASRT travelers) 334-375-2895, 334-872-9092

Logan Martin Lake - Stephen Valdes 205-753-0285 svaldes@peoplepc.com

Gadsden area—Neely Henry Lake - Nickie Godfrey, (Nicky is a private property owner who also has kindly offered a very nice campsite, free of charge, for use by ASRT travelers) njgjka@yahoo.com

 

Weiss Lake (Coosa River) and Terrapin Creek—Don Coley - 256-438-3084

Autauga Creek (Prattville)

Jamey David was instrumental in clearing the logs which once blocked Autauga Creek Canoe Trail.  He works at the local outfitter, and is willing to answer questions and help find the camping areas, good food, and creek access points.  Prattville Paddlesports also provides shuttle service for a fee. Tues-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-4 call (334) 361-3968, or text (334) 202-1275.  After hours, call or text (334) 202-1275.  

Coosa River near Jordan Dam

Rhett Dennis 334 207 9040
Lonnie & Karen Carden 334 202 3050
It is advisable to call on these busy volunteers in advance of your need for help.

Alabama River

Bobby Wright, resident at milemarker 166 on the Alabama River at White Oak Creek. 334 872 8575. This gentleman and volunteer has offered to help paddlers in any way he can.

Woody Till, landowner at Till's Landing on the Alabama River a day's paddle below Selma.  Mile 183.5. Mobile 334-375-2895, home 334-872-9092.

Delta Region

Trail Angel Chris Wiber will try to assist paddlers on any portion of the Delta section during a trip. He can provide guide service and information and maybe even a roof for a night here and there when needed.  251-648-7047. krs4212000@yahoo.com