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Bannerman Castle Kayak and Hard Hat Tour- Beacon
Location
12508
Long Dock Park
Beacon, NY 125808
County: Dutchess
Region: Mid Hudson
Date(s)
- September 11, 2016, 12:30PM
Details
Event Type Paddle Description Leaving from Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park, we will paddle 3 miles south along the eastern shore of the Hudson River to Bannerman's Island. We will pull the kayaks ashore and enjoy an hour long hard hat tour of the island with one of the island's knowledgeable guides. We will enjoy our lunch and then it's back in the kayaks for a return paddle to Beacon. Keep your eyes open for bald eagles, blue heron and various other wildlife along the way! Organization Hosting the Event Mountain Tops Outfitters Kayak Co.Registration
Advance registration required.Register by Thursday 9/8/2016. 845 831 1997
$100 per person includes equipment, kayak tour and hard hat walking tour of Bannerman's Island
Additional Information
Terrain on island can be rough so please wear secure footwear (no flip flops). Expect to get a little wet.Additional Equipment Required: Plenty of water, a lunch, sunscreen, muscle.
Event Duration (hours): 4.5
Difficulty: Difficult
Not suitable for children under age 18.
Length (miles): 6
Boat: Boat provided.
Family Friendly
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No