River Trips

Sunrise Paddling Program portrayed with kayakers in the Passaic River.

No canoe or kayak programs or trips are scheduled for the Fall of 2025. Please check back on the website for the listings in the Spring of 2026.

Canoeing and Kayaking Trips

Trips will be for both canoes and kayaks together (Canyak).  Trips are intended for beginner to intermediate paddlers. Prior participation in one of our CAN-U-CANNU or KAN-U-KAYAK classes is required. Boats, equipment, and leadership are provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment, at their own risk; however, there is no reduction in price. A review of basic canoeing and/or kayaking techniques and river safety begins each trip, then onto the water for an exciting educational experience. All return times are approximate. Duration and degree of difficulty of the trips are listed in ascending order and river trips are also rated using our system below. Due to possible low water conditions, there may be changes in destination or cancellations. Trips will run unless dangerous or threatening weather occurs, in which participants will be notified in a timely manner.

Please read and review the following considerations PRIOR to registering for a river trip:

  • Please wear appropriate paddling clothing that can get wet and/or dirty - non-cotton, synthetic, quick-drying fabrics are best. Please also wear proper foot attire – closed-toed shoes that are attached to your foot. Flip flops, clogs, slides, and slip-ons are NOT allowed!
  • We reserve the right to deny a participant entry into a program if we deem the participant is not physically fit, does not match the skill level of the program or is ill-prepared. A participant will be turned away on the day of the trip if the criteria listed here are not met.
  • It is the participant’s responsibility to consult the ratings listed below for each trip and match their skills accordingly. Come expecting to get wet on all trips!

CANOE AND KAYAK RIVER TRIP RATINGS

 
A.

Good for beginners and families

B.

Must negotiate some easy river turns

C.

A few portages

D.

Continual paddling for several hours

E.

Must negotiate many quick river turns

F.

Must paddle in open water & be able to handle wind, waves, tide

G.

Prior wet exit with a skirt required

H.

Must handle easy whitewater rapids and negotiate rocks

I.

Danger – cold water! Please bring a full change of clothes in a waterproof bag.

J.

Half day or less trip – please bring snack, drink, towel, and full change of clothes (including underwear, socks, shoes)

K.

Full day trip – please bring lunch, snacks, drink, towel, and full change of clothes (including underwear, socks, shoes)

L.

Will stop for ice cream on our return to the EEC

M.

Prior participation in at least two, 4-miles or less river trips

N.

Prior participation in CAN-U-CANNU? or KAN-U-KAYAK? class

 

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