Lake Mackintosh paddle

Check back here closer to the date, for possible changes due to weather. The rain date (if needed) is November 8.

Please read details below to avoid the hassle of going to the wrong location! Others in the club can speak from experience. :-)

Paddles wet at 10:30 (arrive by 10:00, see below) to enjoy Lake Mackintosh in Alamance Co. Highlights include an old quarry, a tunnel under I-85/40, and maybe a pretty rocky area in the narrow part of Little Alamance Creek, if water levels let us get there. We'll paddle up 1-1/2 hrs, break for lunch or a snack and get back to the ramp by 2:30 or so.

An option many of us enjoy is to rehydrate at the Red Oak Brewery's biergarten afterwards. They also have a sculpture garden and other art exhibits there, and typically have a food truck on weekends as well.

We will put in at:
Guilford-Mackintosh Park & Marina
1345 NC 61 NORTH
Whitsett, NC 27377
(336) 449-2078 Take exit 138 on I-40 for NC-61 toward Gibsonville
[Guilford-Mackintosh Park & Marina | Burlington, NC - Official Website (burlingtonnc.gov)](https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/240/Guilford-Mackintosh-Marina)

*Note: Use the address above to get to boat ramp for non-motorized boats only. DO NOT go to other ramp across the lake off Huffman Mill Rd. (The WRONG one is called Lake Mackintosh Marina.)

There is a launch fee: $7 per kayak/ seniors (60+) $5. BRING CASH

Paddles wet at 10:30. Please give yourself sufficient time to check in/pay at park office (which can be busy), drive to ramp and unload (small beach area) then park in lot approximately 300 yds from ramp (it's a bit of a walk but not too bad).

1.You must wear a PFD (life vest) and bring a whistle while paddling with SK.
2.Bring sunscreen, water, snacks/lunch, sunhat, etc.

And, remember....SK is just a club for getting paddlers together, and is not responsible for your safety or convenience. More fun, less drama!