We visited the Red River with Run-A-Muck on a Saturday at 8:00 AM. We met at the rental place, got a safety speech and life vests, then took a (somewhat old but functional) bus to the launch point. Lots of shade, but we stayed on the water quite a while and ended up out in the heat and sun of midday. We did not all prepare for this and are paying for that. Overall, it was a lovely float with some areas with added challenge (rocks, submerged trees, shallows) to navigate. There are quite a few rocky shore areas where you can pull up the kayaks for a break or snack. Speaking of, we brought water, but failed to bring any food. It would have been nice to have something even though we planned to eat after. The exit from the river is a bit rough, but the young men helping were wonderful. We got 3 single kayaks, and 3 upgraded single kayaks. We definitely felt the upgrade was worth it for stability, more room for heavy people, adjustable footrests, and adjustable back rest. We had a great time and definitely intend to go back again. read more

Run-A-Muck Outfitters - Starting out kayaking - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Adams, Tennessee

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!! This was hands down the most disorganized kayak rental experience I've ever had. Our reservation was for 12:00 PM. We were running about 10 minutes behind, so we called ahead, let them know, and even paid before arriving. After getting there, we waited nearly 30 minutes for transportation to the drop-off point. The woman at the office was nice and apologized, so we brushed it off. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning. When we arrived at the river, everything fell apart. An older gentleman and two teenagers were unloading kayaks, but nobody gave any instructions or directed customers. We stood waiting for another 15+ minutes while they unloaded equipment and chatted. When we finally asked what was going on, they realized they didn't even have enough kayaks or paddles for our group. We were told more kayaks were "already on the way." Meanwhile, we watched other customers launch themselves because nobody was helping them get into the water. There was another group with a 12:30 reservation sitting there with kayaks available, but instead of getting us on the river, we continued waiting. At around 1:35 PM, I called the office and was told it would be another 30-45 minutes. By then we were beyond frustrated. A manager eventually got involved, but instead of apologizing, she seemed irritated that we were upset. After more waiting and more promises that kayaks were "almost there," transportation finally returned around 2:15 PM with additional kayaks. Remember, our reservation was for noon. We had already spent over two hours waiting. The best part of the day was actually being on the river. The river itself was enjoyable, and once we finally got in the water, we had a good time. Then came the ending. When we reached the take-out point, three teenagers were checking people in. One of them stopped another group and immediately started asking for names so he could charge them a $75 late fee. Their reservation had also been at noon, and they were delayed because of issues caused by the company, not because they were late. The teenager literally told them that wasn't his problem. Then they started trying to charge our group the same $75 late fee. Absolutely not. After multiple customers complained and the manager was called, they finally admitted we didn't owe anything. The entire situation could have been avoided with basic organization, communication, and customer service. We had 4 adults, 2 older kids, and 2 younger kids and spent nearly $400. For that kind of money, customers shouldn't spend over two hours waiting because a company failed to have enough kayaks available for scheduled reservations. The river was nice. The staff experience was terrible. I've floated many rivers over the years and can honestly say this was the worst-run kayak rental operation I've ever dealt with. read more

Avoid at all cost! We were booked for 8 people which cost $375. We got dropped off 30 minutes late and when we got to the water they were a kayak shy for us. So we were told someone is headed back now to bring a kayak. 2 hours later they showed up with our missing kayak. The river itself was a little long for my taste, but very nice. We get to the end to drop off where we are then asked for our names because we were "late" (6:30) getting back to them. When we explained that we were actually out on the water 2 hours late the reply from the kid was "That is not my problem". Eventually we got ahold of an adult who told us it was their fault so we didn't have to pay a late fee. But absolutely awful experience start to finish. Do yourself a favor and find somewhere else. read more

Had a wonderful day at Run A Muck. They are very friendly and knowledgeable the area plan on using Run A Muck every chance I can. Hope to see you out there. read more

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Long day with 4 kids 12 & under who have never had to paddle themselves. Would definitely do it again with the adults!

My wife and I have made this our summer get away this year. We've gone several times, the crew is always great and the river is different every time. This is our happy place! read more

Run-A-Muck Outfitters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Adams, Tennessee

First time using Run-A-Muck for a river trip and will be using them again. We did the Red River trip and our group of 5 rented two tandem kayaks and a single. The one tandem was older and the seat back was not in good shape which caused a bit of an issue on the back for the 7 mile trip. We were picked up at Port Royal State Park right on time. Once we did the paperwork we loaded up onto the van and off we went. It was a hot day and the van didn't have air conditioning but it wasn't too bad as long as we were moving. The workers were all very nice and helpful. The trip was really fun. The river was down a bit so we had a few spots were we had to walk the kayaks but for the most part it was a very nice trip. The river was not busy at all which was a surprise. The cost for the trip was very reasonable and I look forward to using them again. read more

Run-A-Muck Outfitters - Floating down the Red River. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Adams, Tennessee

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Hunter and the crew were awesome. Professional and polite. Great equipment. Awesome river for a cool 4 hour float and chill. Note: the rapids are calm enough that this would be a great family event and outfitter !!! read more

Run-A-Muck Outfitters - Wife and I having an awesome day !!! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Adams, Tennessee

Fun kayaking spot! 7 miles long, and it took us the full 4 hours! Make sure you bring sun screen, some food/snacks, and lots of water!! Beautiful trip with some fun little rapids here and there. Plenty of spots to stop along the way to eat and stretch your legs. read more

Run-A-Muck Outfitters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Adams, Tennessee

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Second time kayaking with them. We will definitely be back! Great spot for kayaking that is pretty close to Nashville but no Nashville crowd. read more

Friendly and helpful staff, good equipment, super easy booking! Definitely recommend!

Our favorite kayaking trip yet. These guys are the best! Affordable, quality kayaks, smiles all around. They transport you and the kayaks to the launch. A nice easy trip down the Red River. They say it takes about 3-5 hours depending on how many times you pull ashore for a break. I thought my arms would be smoked but the current really helps you along so we didn't stop. It took us a little over 3 hours from start to finish. Then the staff was waiting for everyone at the end to help us come in. Definitely 5 stars. Can't wait to do it again! read more

Great time on the red river!! Staff was super nice and helped us unload our kayaks and carried them up the hill at the end!! Highly recommend run a muck! read more

Run-A-Muck Outfitters - Red river - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Adams, Tennessee

We have used them twice now. The prices are great, the staff is friendly, and the float is perfect. Great for all ages! It can be lengthy, so bring snacks! read more

We had a great day kayaking with this group. Jason drove us and picked us up. They were well organized friendly, accommodating and fun. We appreciated their taking our last minute reservations. Thanks for a wonderful day on the water. read more

Excellent choice for taking a leisurely float/paddle down the river. My partner and I rented a canoe for $40 and our friend had a single kayak for $30. This includes transportation to the launch site. You can take as long as you like (as long as you're back before dusk). It was beautiful, and there were parts that were a tiny rapid-y, so there was a good mix of relaxation and exercise. Plenty of areas to pull off onshore for a snack break or whatever. It took us about 3 1/2 hours having pulled off twice (and flipping our canoe once). Super friendly and funny staff that were always available to answer questions. read more

Short version: The Run-A-Muck Outfitters team has some of the nicest people I have ever met and I can't thank them for all the things they did for me on this trip. Rentals are affordable and the river is gorgeous. Long version: During a recent trip I made a terrible decision and ended up with a broken ankle as a consequence of my own stupidity. I called the owners from the river, Jay and Hunter, and told them what I had done. They offered to call EMS for me but I knew I would be better off just making my way back on my own. Unfortunately, I was 3 miles away from the take out and had to paddle until the end. When I finally arrived, the Run-A-Muck team was waiting to help me out of the river and to make sure I was alright. I would've understood if they would have stopped helping at that moment, I was out of the river and none of their responsibility anymore. They not only picked me up out the river, kayak and all, because I couldn't stand, they put me in the back of a truck and took me to the local hospital. One of the guys road with me in the back to make sure I was doing okay ( I think his name was Aaron, but I was in so much pain I forgot, good guy though). Jay even made sure to slow down to avoid bumps on the way and called me later that night to check on me after being released from the ER. This business cares about their customers and I wish I could give them more stars. 100 wouldn't be enough. I highly recommend them because they're more than just a rental company, they're great people and you feel like part of the family when you are with them. Thanks you guys! read more

Awesome guys and everything went off without a hitch. Doing the 7 mile run with Kayaks was perfect. Kids absolutely loved it.

I had a great time with run a muck today. The driver Hunter was hilarious and shared some fun stories about the area with us as he drove us to the river. It was fun and relaxing. The float length was about 4 hours as promised and anyone could do it, even someone like me who had never been canoeing before! Hunter was there to pick us up right on time and we shared another fun ride back to their quaint, rustic store. All in all, it was a great day. I would recommend run a muck to anyone. read more

They were very patient with us, we're pregnant and had a bit of a delay to get there on scheduled time. Also our driver was very entertaining and I formative. They also have a nice selection of kayaks for sale. Not very knowledgeable myself, but I'd say with a bit of research I did, very durable and comfortable kayaks for sale. I'd definitely look forward to getting on board with them, and I'd definitely recommend them! read more

My husband and I used a Groupon to try this company out for a canoe trip. It seems like a relatively small, family-owned company, which was nice. They were very friendly and helpful. After I submitted a request for a time online, someone called back the next day to set me up. There were several rivers to choose from on their website, but the Groupon was only for Sycamore Creek, so obviously we did that one. Someone also called 2 days before our trip to remind us and give us driving directions, and they texted the morning of the trip to confirm. We met at a seemingly random spot on a farm, but it turned out to be perfect because we just walked down to the water - no need for transport. They carried the boat for us, with the obligatory life jackets (we didn't wear them). Sycamore Creek was a very pretty ride, although it was shallow in some areas and we did get stuck on the rocks a few times. Granted, we're not veteran canoe-ers - we've probably done 3 or 4 river trips - but it is a creek, so it's going to be somewhat shallow. That did make it easy to get out and stand in the water to cool down, though; the water was cool and very clear, which was nice. They picked us up near a big bridge and drove us back to the parking area. Very easy, relaxing, great service - definitely recommend, although if I did it again, I would choose a different route. They have a TON of options online - check the website. They also have kayaks and inner tubes, if you prefer to go tubing or kayaking. read more

Visiting Nashville for the first time, my husband, 9 year old son and 84 year old dad wanted a paddle on one of the beautiful rivers. My son also loves to fish and Run-A-Muck was the only paddle company I found that offered that. Well, our day finally arrived and it was absolutely amazing! Magical! Jay and Nathan took such great care of us. We thought we wanted canoes but they figured out the best situation for us were kayaks and boy are we grateful for that. The kayaks were in great shape, sturdy and comfortable and easy to paddle. Great for all of us novices! They picked a special place for us to start from as the other spots weren't as safe because of recent flooding, so I really appreciate their knowledge and care! These guys are the friendliest people and so easy to talk to on the phone and in person. And Nathan created an extraordinary experience for us on the river. We felt totally safe, he answered all our questions about the area and was just incredible with our son - patient, kind, caring, enthusiastic, encouraging, and a great teacher too! We all had a fantastic and memorable time and will absolutely go out with them again when we return to the area. We feel like we have new friends in these guys and are so grateful for the beautiful trip they created for us. read more

I had a great time yesterday floating down the Ride River with Run-A-Muck. The staff was very professional and nice. Great price for a day of peace on the river. I went early so I could beat the crowd. I will be back often!!! read more