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Great Wallkill River Race
Location
Sojourner Truth Park
55 Plains Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
County: Ulster
Region: Mid Hudson
Date(s)
- September 14, 2019, 10:00AM
- September 15, 2019, 10:00AM
Details
Event Type Paddle Description A fun race to get people out on the Wallkill River, to enjoy its scenic beauty and the serenity of being on a flat water, slow moving river. Children are welcome with adult supervision. There will be different race categories, such as recreational kayak, canoe, racing kayak, or other craft. Racers will launch from Sojourner Truth Park in New Paltz and head downstream 0.5 mile to the River to Ridge trailhead and return to finish at the same starting point. Boat drop off begins anytime after 9am. Launching boats into the water begins at 10am. The race will start at 11am. All racers will begin at that time. Organization Hosting the Event Wallkill River Watershed AllianceRegistration
Advance registration required.Visit www.wallkillalliance.org/race
$25 plus kayak rental
Additional Information
Flat water. 1 mile round trip. Half mile with the current, then turn around and half mile against the current.Additional Equipment Required: Boats and PFDs will be provided if reserved in advance for an extra fee of $10. Racers can bring their own kayak, canoe or other craft. PFDs are required. Bring lunch.
Trip Duration (hours): 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 5
Length (miles): 1
Boat: Boat provided.
Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No