About us
The Paddlers Committee of the Boston Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) includes both whitewater and sea kayak activities. Our goal is to operate a safe and well-organized program of paddling within the New England area. We run a variety of activities including: clinics, introductory instructional trips, easy day trips, intermediate day trips, and overnight trips, led by volunteer members. If you are interested in a particular trip, contact the trip's leader or co-leader per the trip listing; he or she will have some questions about your paddling background and can advise you on the appropriateness of the trip for your level of experience and skill.
Upcoming events
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Paddling Mystic Lake at a Relaxed Pace
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Paddling | Flatwater
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Chao Xie, Jason Bui
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001GLeD
Audience: AdultsDescription: Join us for a relaxing paddle on the Mystic River to Lower Mystic Lake where we plan to eat snack in our boats. We'll meet at Paddle Boston's Medford (Condon Shell) location late morning. All are welcome who register - this is a beginner friendly paddle! Please arrive 20 minutes earlier if you need to rent and make sure you fill out the Paddle Boston Waiver (make sure to select Friends of PaddleBoston ) at home if you need to rent.
Address: 2501 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford MA 02155. Directions to the launch point are available here: https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/medford-condon-shell/directions/ For the additional question during sign up, please let us know if you will be renting and if so, if you already fill out the Paddle Boston Waiver. Event Details: AMC trip Participant Registration online & confirmation required Paddling Duration: ~3 hours paddling and ~ 1 hour break Water Conditions: Flatwater (we'll paddle out and return to the starting point) Boat Options: Single/tandem kayaks and canoes available Rental Info: Single Kayak : $57 for full day (includes paddle and lifejacket) Special Deal (in-person only): 3 visits for $63 , the passes are transferable too Waiver: Must be signed ahead of time – Paddle Boston Waiver Lifejackets: Required at all times on the water What to Bring: Clothing: Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty Food , Water , Snacks Dry Bag: Recommended for electronics and valuables (leaders will have a few, but space is limited) Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen Layers: It can be cooler and windier on the water than on land
Additional Info: Registration Required! This event and many others are open to the public so you don't have to be an AMC member. One can not simply show up unregistered to this event. *Participant Registration online and confirmation required.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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End-of-Summer Multi-Committee Social – Wednesday, September 9 @ The Anchor
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Paddling | Whitewater
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Deanna Kenyon, Thomas Kenyon, August Orlow
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001ExUH
Register By: 9/8/2026
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Celebrate the end of summer with fellow AMC volunteers and outdoor enthusiasts! Join leaders and members from the 20s & 30s, Paddling, Hiking & Backpacking (H&B), and Local Walks (LW) committees for an evening of conversation, community, and fun at The Anchor in Charlestown on Wednesday, September 9th from 6-10 pm.
Whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new people from across AMC committees, this social is a great opportunity to build connections, share stories from the season, and celebrate another great summer outdoors.
Registration: Committee leaders: $20 AMC members: $25 Non-AMC members: $30 Space is limited to 200 attendees, so be sure to register early once registration opens. Please select the appropriate registration type, thank you!Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
Past events
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