Alabama Scenic River Trail
Payments, Invoices – send to ASRT Accountant/Treasurer, 218 East 12th St, Anniston AL 36207, ATTN Cindy.
Other – send to ASRT, 799 Ashley Drive, Madison, AL 35758 USA
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 Founder
Choccolocco Alabama
Linda Vice
Vice President
Southwest Alabama
Teresa Ward
Secretary
Northeast Alabama
George Areno
Treasurer
Northeast Alabama
Jan Bell
Executive at Large
Birmingham Alabama
James (Jamie) O'Rear
Appalachian District Director
East Alabama
jamesorear@gmail.com home 256-357-2655 cell 246-589-4418
John J. Hayes asrt.john.hayes@gmail.com
Membership Director
Montgomery
Steve Barnes
Birmingham Alabama
Robert Jackson,
Portage Trail Director
Northeast Alabama
Hank O’Steen
Campsite Director
Birmingham Alabama
Fred Huey III (205) 541-7575 freddy008@gmail.com
Conservation and Stewardship
Birmingham Alabama
Randy Griffin
Tennessee District Director
North Alabama
Bobby Sillavan
Fuel Director
West Alabama
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 
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
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
Babs Bender Cell 334-412-2592 Home 334-875-8178. Between Selma and Little Miami Sandbar at mile 367.5 (See complete campsite information under Campsites).
Alabama River below Selma, above Gees Bend. Woody Till Mile 183.5.(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
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.
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