Join us for “Canoe the Marsh!” – Half-day Guided Canoe Trips

Imagine skimming along the smooth waters of an uncommonly beautiful wetland. A kingfisher chatters as it whizzes by you, a Bald Eagle turns a broad circle overhead and a deer gazes at you from the shore. A breeze covers the water with silky ripples. Where are you? On a guided canoe trip on the marshes of Pohick Bay Regional Park, just 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. (6501 Pohick Bay Dr., Lorton, VA 22079).

The naturalist-led “Canoe the Marsh” outing at Pohick Bay Regional Park, a 35 year tradition in Northern Virginia, is back! Participants will receive the expert guidance of naturalists from the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority while they enjoy the beauty and biodiversity of the marshes of Pohick Bay.

Call 703-339-6104 for reservations (required) or more information, including dates of trips later in the year. (Or, for upcoming trip dates and other programs, Click Here to view the Pohick Paddle Tour Brochure or visit our Events page.
 
Age Requirements:
Individuals must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Participants between the ages of 8 – 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Equipment:
You can choose to paddle a two-person Mad River canoe or select a single or double recreational kayak by Perception. Paddles and lifejackets will be provided.

Safety Considerations:
Paddling can be fun. However, there are inherent risks involved. Paddling in the water is a strenuous activity. People who do not wish to, or are not able to engage in strenuous activity should not participate. Remember, you are responsible for paddling your craft.

Other Considerations:
Please bring a hat, sunscreen, drinking water, lunch or snack and clothing that  can get wet. Don’t bring any item you don’t want to get wet. For instance: cell phones, cameras and watches.
Please arrive for the tour 20 minutes prior to the start time to be fitted for equipment and to fill out paperwork.

For more information, call Pohick Bay Regional Park: 703-339-6104