This paddle is full! Please contact Emma Rose if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.

Enjoy the river from a new perspective.  Join us for a morning kayak trip along a section of Carolina Thread Trail blueway. We will enjoy the early fall colors, paddle past two historic mills, and hopefully spot a few blue herons, osprey, and other native wildlife along the river. Members may choose to participate in this member paddle OR the May 19 member paddle, but not both!

This will be a moderate to intermediate paddle along a 5.5 mile stretch of the river from Spencer Mountain to McAden River Access. You must be able to swim to participate in this event. All gear will be provided.

This paddle trip is only available to members of Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) and/or Carolina Thread Trail (CTT). A special thanks to our friends at Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation for providing the gear and river guide!

What is provided?

• River guide and CLC/CTT staff
• Free kayak rental, paddle, PFD
• Safety gear, first aid

What to Bring

• Full water bottle
• Water shoes or old sneakers
• Hat, sunscreen, sunshirt
• Bag lunch