NOLS Hudson River Paddle—June 3

Join NOLS-NYC Alumni for a day-kayak in the Hudson River Valley!

The Atlantic Kayak Company will lead an amazing trip in the Bear Mountain area.  Check out the information below.  For more details, including directions, a map of the area, and a ‘What to Bring’ list, download the pdf file: Download KayakPopolopen_CreekDescription.pdf

What:      Popolopen Creek Paddle
When:     Sunday, June 3
                9:30am Meeting time
               4:00pm Approximate end time
Where:    Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center  (see blog for directions and map)

Tour Description:
Depart from the Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center and head north with the current toward the Bear Mountain Bridge.  Crossing the river, paddle past Iona Island and Bear Mountain State Park.  The historic site of Fort Montgomery is a great spot to have lunch and take a self-guided tour of the site or walk to the Bear Mountain Zoo.  After lunch, paddle to the end of the creek, for a beautiful view of the cascading Devil’s Hole waterfalls.  Then turn south with the current for the paddle back to the Paddlesport Center.  Total distance:  6-10 miles.
Cost:      Price of tours is $55, plus $45 equipment fee, if needed. 
To RSVP and pay:
Go to the AKC’s web site, http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/, download the registration form and sign up as the NOLS Alumni June 3 Tour.  Then, send a confirmation email to Sarah Eustis at sarahe2345@yahoo.com.  Only 14 spots are available and the sign up is first-come-first served.