BYOK - Paddle Trip

Paddle your way on this 6 mile KAYAK trip that navigates you through the Tygarts Creek Gorge. Kentucky's most scenic limestone gorge. You will be on the creek for at least 3.5 hours. It is cold and wet, especially if you flip your boat! Needless to say this trip is not for beginners! If you have not figured it out BYOK stands for bringing your own kayak. The park provides the transportation shuttle from the Welcome Center and guides for your trip down Tygarts Creek. Required equipment includes; kayak, paddle, PFD (life jacket), helmet and the correct attire for cold weather paddling. A wet or dry suit is highly recommended, if not you are REQUIRED to have a complete change of clothes in a dry bag. Clothing should consist of layers of wool, fleece and polypropolene fabric, not cotton or denim. There are no exceptions to the required equipment, and the trip leaders can remove you from the trip if you do not meet the requirements. Bring a pack lunch or snacks for we will be stopping for lunch on the creek. We will load your kayaks on our trailer at the Picnic Area (follow signs from lodge) then head for the put in point. This trip can be canceled if the creek is frozen over, flooding or too low to navigate. If this happens you can cancel your registration and receive a full refund or we can register you for other trips during the weekend.

FEE

15

LEVEL

Tygart's Creek Regretta

This is a 6-mile canoe trip that navigates you through the Tygarts Creek Gorge. Kentucky's most scenic limestone gorge. You will be on the creek for at least 3.5 hours. It is cold and wet, especially if you swamp! Because of the remoteness of the gorge and limited access, there is no turning back once you start. Needless to say this trip is not for beginners. Canoes, paddles, and vests will be provided. You should bring water, lunch or a snack for we will be eating lunch along the creek. Required Equipment includes the correct attire for cold weather paddling, a wet or dry suit is highly recommended. Clothing should consist of layers of wool, fleece and polypropolene fabric, not cotton or denim. You are required to have a complete change of clothes in a proper dry bag made for paddling. There are no exceptions to the required equipment, and the trip leaders can remove you from the trip if you do not meet the requirements. We will meet at the Picnic Area (follow signs from lodge) then head for the put in point. This trip can be canceled if the creek is frozen over, flooding or to low to naviagate. If this happens you can cancel your registration and receive a full refund or we can register you for other trips during the weekend.

FEE

15

LEVEL