Chemung River Guided Tour: Educational Paddle Trip

Chemung River Guided Tour: Educational Paddle Trip

Join Chemung River Friends for some education on the river.

By Friends of the Chemung River Watershed

Date and time

Saturday, July 13 · 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Location

Grove Street Boat Launch Elmira, NY

36 Grove Street Elmira, NY 14905

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About this event

  • 2 hours

Join expert paddler Jim Pfiffer as he leads you on an educational tour of the Chemung River from Bottcher’s Landing Boat Launch in Big Flats, NY, to Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira (9-mile Float). The price includes the tour and the kayak rental (if you need one).

Please park on Grove Street, as the entrance to the boat launch will be closed to non-emergency vehicular traffic from 12pm - 6pm for Chemung River Fest. We will meet at the boat launch at 9:30AM to load kayaks onto the trailer and go over safety.

We will shuttle you and your kayak to Bottcher's Landing Boat Launch and then paddle back to Grove Street. Please dress for the weather and wear water shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a life jacket if you have one (we will have life jackets available). A water bottle and snack are also recommended.

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Frequently asked questions

I don't have a kayak. Can I rent one from you?

We have kayaks available for you to use, included in the ticket price. Please select the correct ticket so we know how many kayaks to bring.

What's the minimum age?

You may kayak with your own child *if they have previous experience kayaking and can do so confidently and safely.*

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Friends of the Chemung River Watershed

Chemung River Friends is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Elmira, NY. Our mission is to protect and promote and preserve the 45-mile-long Chemung River, its tributaries (the Canisteo, Cohocton, Cowanesque, and Tioga Rivers), and watershed through education and providing resources that allow our community to better use, enjoy, and respect our natural resources. We provide guided tours, hikes, and cleanups as we work to make our rivers easier, safer, and more fun to use and enjoy. We build boat launches and add and improve river trails. We also provide riverside education and safe boating programs for all ages.