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Chodikee Lake and Black Creek Water Trail Tour

Location
Chodikee Lake Launch, Lloyd, New York
North Chodikee Lake Road
Lloyd, NY 12528
County: Ulster
Region: Mid Hudson
Date(s)
- September 29, 2018, 9:00AM
Details
Event Type Paddle Description The Town of Lloyd Environmental Conservation Council invites you to enjoy paddling Chodikee Lake and the northern section of the Black Creek Water Trail along a waterway Walt Whitman celebrated as a “stream of hurrying amber.” The tour will begin at Chodikee Lake and proceed downstream into Black Creek on a meandering, gently flowing course through expansive wetlands, which are home to wildlife like beavers, turtles, and waterfowl. Organization Hosting the Event Town of Lloyd Environmental Conservation CouncilRegistration
Advance registration required.Please register by 9/29 by emailing ecc@townoflloyd.com or by calling 845-664-2100. The capacity at the parking lot of the Chodikee Lake launch is only 20 cars, so space is limited and we want to respect fishers and other users of the site.
$10 per person for kayak rental and lifejacket if needed
Additional Information
Slow-flowing water, easy paddle but channel winds and narrows in sections.Additional Equipment Required: Participants may bring their own equipment or rent kayaks and lifejackets if needed.
Trip Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Moderate
Boat: Boat provided.
Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No