Kayak/SUP on the Occoquan (Fountainhead Park) and Water's Edge Brewery
Details
Hey all! Let's give our legs a rest and get out on the water! The Occoquan Reservoir is a beautiful 2,100 acre water supply reservoir great for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding! (actual photo from last year!) We'll access the reservoir via Fountainhead Regional Park where you can rent a kayak, canoe, or SUP, (see below). Of course you can also bring your own (note that there's a $10 launch fee you have to pay in cash).
We'll spend a couple of hours on the water and then head out to a nearby brewery for a drink and a bite to eat.
Hope to see you there!
There is kayak/canoe/SUP rental info at
https://www.novaparks.com/parks/fountainhead-regional-park/things-to-do/boat-rental
Carpool Info
We encourage those with cars to bring others - you're the ones who make LMH great! If you're a driver that is willing to bring others with you, please post a comment on the event page with the following information:
(1) Number of seats
(2) Meeting location
(3) Meeting time
As a rider, please comment on the driver's post to take a seat or post in the comments that you need a ride so a driver can find you. Riders are encouraged to help their driver out with the cost of gas.
LIABILITY NOTICE
Please remember that this group is an informal group of friends and volunteers initiating trips under the common adventurer model (http://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm) We do expect our members to be familiar with the best practices of hiking – this is not a group for first time hikers and is NOT a group for those seeking hiking instruction.
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