SUP Frederick’s Hazy Paddle & Pedal: Brunswick → Point of Rocks

Join us for a paddle downriver and bike back up the C&O Canal Towpath along the Potomac. The Canadian wildfire haze should be better by then, since Saturday is rain.

📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026

📍 Meet: Brunswick Boat Ramp (lock your bike up at point of rocks before you head to the Brunswick Boat Ramp)

🕚 Meet Time: 11:00 AM

🚣 Launch: 11:30–11:45 AM

Kayakers, SUP’pers, Canoes, and Rafts welcome!

We’ll paddle downriver from Brunswick to Point of Rocks, then ride our bikes back up to Brunswick along the scenic C&O Canal Towpath.

Total adventure distance is approximately 13.5 miles.

How It Works:

🚲 Before launching, leave your bike/ebike at Point of Rocks Boat Ramp and lock it up.

🚙 Drive to Brunswick Boatramp and launch with us.

🛶 Paddle downstream to Point of Rocks.

🔒 Secure your SUP, kayak, or canoe at the takeout using your bike lock.

🚴 Ride your bike back to Brunswick to get your car.

🚗 Drive back to Point of Rocks to retrieve your board or yak.

Important:
⚠️ This is a self-supported outing.
🦺 PFD required.
🚲 Bike required of you are biking back with us, if not, feel free to make arrangements if just paddling.
🔐 Don’t forget your bike lock!
🚻 Restrooms are available at both Brunswick Boat Ramp and Point of Rocks Boat Ramp.

Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and anything else you need for a comfortable paddle/bike ride.

🌊 See you at the boat ramp!

👁️ We’ll keep an eye on the weather, and the wildfire haze. If the air quality is TOO bad, we will cancel, and I’ll post an update Sunday morning, if so.