CraneOutdoors: Kayak Adventure on the Castle Neck River

One of the best ways to enjoy the natural beauty of the Massachusetts North Shore is kayaking in the placid waters of the Great Marsh—the largest continuous stretch of salt marsh in New England, extending from Cape Ann to New Hampshire. The Castle Neck peninsula on the Crane Estate is a vast barrier beach protecting the Essex River basin's estuary. Running along its back side is the Castle Neck River, a superb location for paddlers of all skill levels to explore these sheltered waters.

This intimate kayak tour offers the perfect vantage point to observe the unique environment of the salt marsh and the wildlife that calls it home. Keep your eyes peeled for herons, egrets, and other shore-birds—with luck we may even spot an osprey soaring overhead! Depending on the wind and tide conditions on the day of the trip, destinations may include a beach landing on Castle Neck or one of the various islands in the Crane Wildlife Refuge.

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Please note: Participants must be competent swimmers and age 15 or older. While appropriate for all levels of kayaking skill, this trip is physically demanding.

Equipment policy: For the safety and convenience of all participants, CraneOutdoors provides lifejackets, paddles and single kayaks for all paddle events. Note: for safety reasons, tandem kayaks are not used for guided events. The use of personal kayaks is not permitted for any CraneOutdoors event. Thank you for understanding.

Registration closes 24 hours before the start of the event and we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins or on-site sales.

You may also like the following events from The Trustees - Crane Estate:

• This Sunday, 31st August, 09:00 am, CraneOutdoors: Kayak Adventure on the Castle Neck River in Ipswich
• This Sunday, 31st August, 01:00 pm, CraneOutdoors: Choate Island Kayak and Hiking Adventure in Ipswich
• This Sunday, 31st August, 05:00 pm, CraneOutdoors: Sunset Kayak in the Crane Wildlife Refuge in Ipswich

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