Island Kayak Adventure

Description

Join us for a paddle down the canoe interpretive trail out to the day use island and back. This is a 3-mile round trip paddle with a half-mile each way of open water out to the day use island. A flush toilet is available at the park office and pit toilet at the canoe launch. A drinking fountain is available at the park office.

Plan: Meet at the canoe launch at 9:30 a.m. We will get everyone on the water and paddling by 10 a.m. and back to the canoe launch by 12:30 p.m.

Call the park office before 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, to let us know you are coming or to rent a kayak if you do not have your own as equipment is limited. Up to 7 single and 4 double kayaks may be available to rent.

This event is recommended for all ages with some experience paddling. An accessible single kayak is available. The open water can be windy at times and have some waves but is shallow water most of the way. If the weather is bad, the event will be postponed until the next day (Thursday). If both days have bad weather, the event will be canceled.

Consider Bringing: your own kayak/life vest and paddle, water bottle, snacks, lunch, waterproof bag, sandals or waterproof shoes, insect repellant, hat and sunscreen.

Rain date: Aug. 21, 2025