Kayak at Patuxent River Park
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RESERVATIONS FOR KAYAKS CAN ONLY BE MADE STARTING MAY 24.
In April, I led a walk at this park through the forest. Now, we are headed back but to the water to kayak the Patuxent River.
To participate, you must first register through ParksDirect.
- Create an account
- Click on the "Browse" tab and see "Boat Rentals" and click "Patuxent River Park"
- Reserve your kayak or canoe online by searching for June 7th and selecting the vessel of your choice. Choose a 9:00am start time.
- There are 10 single person kayaks, 2 two-person kayaks, and 5 canoes. When all the kayaks/canoes are reserved, we have reached our attendee limit.
- Bringing a friend/partner? You will need to add them as a "family member" on ParksDirect.
When you make your reservation (on or after May 24), message me to show that you have reserved a kayak/canoe. Then, I will move you from the Wait List to Going.
We will see some great water vegetation and birds, along with turtles and some fish. We will stop for lunch by pulling up to a small beach and dock with a picnic area at Mount Calvert Historical & Archaeological Park. Make sure to pack lunches and valuables in sealed bags "just in case."
Then we'll head away from the main river and down the western branch. Total time on the water will be approx. 4 hours. Please be in physical shape to paddle for 4+ miles. Bring sun block, a hat, sunglasses, and water. Wear footwear that can get wet (water shoes preferred). You are required to wear a life jacket (provided) the entire time on the water.
Costs: You will pay for your kayak via the ParksDirect website (25); The Adventuring's trip fee is 5; and, pay your carpool driver $3.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Kiss & Ride lot of the Largo Metro station or at 8:50 a.m. at the Visitor's Center parking lot. Afterwards, those who are interested will stop for lunch on the way back.
Please click here to review our release form. When you RSVP to an event, you affirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the release.