Don Corrigan who writes for the Webster-Kirkwood and South County Times has an excellent commentary on the Meramec, including some history of the Meramec as a popular getaway. Click here for more.

Last weekend, we got drenched with almost 4 inches of rain. But the good news is the river is only up by about 2 feet, and its forecasted to be back down to normal by this weekend.

View current river levels and forecasts here.

We cant control the weather. But we do have a rain-out policy so you don’t have to worry about the weather on your trip. Click on Rates and Policies for more information.

This is the place to leave us your stories and experiences to be featured right here.

1. Download the waiver and fill it out before the float

2. Arrive on time

3. Dress appropriately to the weather conditions

4. Protect yourself from the sun - wear a wide brim hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses

5. Have a strap to hold your glasses on

6. Wear old tennis shoes or water shoes to protect your tender feet

7. Bring a gallon size ziploc bag or watertight container to keep valuables dry

8. Bring plenty of non-alcoholic drinks to keep yourself hydrated

9. If you are of legal drinking age and chose to do so, do it in moderation

10. Take along a lunch and/or snacks

11. Schedule your float trips with Forest 44 early and often. Have Fun!

Welcome to Forest 44 Canoe Rental. We are the closest float trips to St. Louis.

We’re all set to resume daily full-service float trips on May 1st. We’ve also updated our float trip times, please see the float trip page for all the news.

If you are setting up a group trip for this summer, call or email us now to reserve your spot!
Steve and Ben Hoffmann, father and son team

We’re a member of the Missouri Canoe and Floaters Association

The last day of September turned out to be an ideal day for floating the river with friends. Temperatures reached the mid 80s, the water was cool; perfect for swimming. We put in at Pacific Palisades and took out at Allenton. In between there was swimming, some playful waterfights happened, and we took a few turns on a rope swing we found. It was the first float trip for a few in our group. Some leaves were just starting to turn red and orange. We expect the fall colors should be really great in a couple weeks. Here are some scenes from the river this past weekend:

This was observed on the water last week. Can you guess what it is?

We are happy to announce that we’ve received our ramp permit, so we can now outfit float trips between Allenton Access and Route 66 State Park.

Thanks for visiting Forest 44 Canoe Rental, your one-stop solution to your next river adventure on the Meramec Greenway in Missouri!

We’re 35 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Float with us and you can be home in time for dinner!

For reservations, please call STEVE at (314) 255 - 7091 or email us from the contact us page.

And don’t forget to join us for fall foliage floats, starting in mid-September. Also be sure to come back and leave us your stories and experiences to be featured right here.

Sincerely,

Steve and Ben Hoffmann, father and son team

We’re a member of the Missouri Canoe and Floaters Association