2nd annual Paddle to Valcour island and optional loop trail hike

Where : paddle on lake Champlain from the Peru boat launch to Valcor island and optional hike around the island
Location: lake Champlain NY
Parking: Ample free parking at the Peru NY boat launch
Distance: 1 mi paddle to the island and option to hike either .2mi round trip to lighthouse or 6.4 mi perimeter loop trail
Approx duration: 30 min paddle each way and 20min to 2 ½ hrs. hike option
Elevation gain: 364 ft for the perimeter trail
Difficulty: easy
We will meet and paddle together from the boat launch to the shallow sandy beach in the south inlet. You can choose to walk to the old lighthouse and back or continue on the perimeter trail /just swim and socialize at the island beach or explore the island the choice is yours. Bring your lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments. This outing will be weather dependent and if cancelled due to weather it will be rescheduled for the next fair-weather day. If you plan to hike, please bring long pants and closed toed shoes as some sections of the trails can be muddy and over grown. Poison ivy is also a possibility. One of the leaders will be paddling an Adirondack guide boat and can carry a limited amount of group gear. we currently have 2 loaner kayaks that can be delivered to the boat launch. everyone must have uscg approved life jacket.
Boat launch Latitude: 44.618989 Longitude: -73.443742 ( you can also get the google map directions from the alltrails web site)
More information:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/valcour-island-north-and-south-perimeter-trail-loop