Guided Paddle at Cumberland Marsh Preserve

Learn about The Nature Conservancy's Chesapeake Bay Program and restoration projects at Cumberland Marsh Preserve. Join us for a guided canoe or kayak paddle through the marsh on Friday, October 3rd. The 3-4 hour long loop water trail will take us into the serene open waters of the Pamunkey River and Holtz Creek, and up close with the tight meanders of the marsh tidal tributaries. We will see many bird species, may see a family of beaver or otter, and the vegetation will be all ablaze in its autumnal orange and yellows.

Please bring your own kayak, canoe, or SUP and a personal floatation device. We may have 1-2 extra kayaks if you need to borrow one, but we can't guarantee their availability. Please contact Brynna Strand at YnJ5bm5hICEgc3RyYW5kIHwgdG5jICEgb3Jn if you would like to borrow one!

Location: Cumberland Marsh Preserve, 37°31'11.3"N 76°58'19.3"W. See Google Maps directions here, and follow signs to the preserve.

Bring: canoe, kayak, or PFD, drinking water/snacks, water shoes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellant. Dress in layers and wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting wet. Bring binoculars if you wish. A dry bag and towel may also be useful.

-Read more about Cumberland Marsh

-Read more about TNC's Chesapeake Bay Program

-Paddle Difficulty: beginner to expert

-Free and open to the public

-No bathroom facilities. No pets.

Enjoy the boardwalk to the marsh observation deck and walk the trails on your own before the paddle (be sure to leave enough time). View trail accessibility information here.

Questions? Contact Brynna Strand at YnJ5bm5hICEgc3RyYW5kIHwgdG5jICEgb3Jn.

Photo © Daniel White

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