Trip Descriptions
Bring your kayak? No problem! 10% off all trips and classes
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Basic Skills Class 101
Three hour class for 1 - 6 people, reviews basic knowledge of kayak safety, etiquette, basic skills and strokes. Guide demonstrated rescue. Must have reservation for guide availability.
Cost: $55/person (includes kayak, gear and guide)
Dates: May - September
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Basic Skills Class 102
Three hour class for 1 - 6 people, specific for wet exits and rescues. Pre-req Basic Skills 101 unless pre-approved by a guide.
Cost: $55/person (includes kayak, gear and guide)
Dates: May - September
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Full Moon Paddle
Very popular paddle. Paddle north to the Columbia River. Experience the magic of the setting sun and the rising full moon. Pack food for a beach dinner. All levels welcome, beginners will paddle in double kayaks, 3 hour guided paddle, must be 12 years or older. Reservations needed.
Cost: $50/person (includes kayak, gear and guide)
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Sunset Paddle
Come join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a relaxing paddle down the reaches of Lake River. Enjoy the calmness of the evening while taking in an amazing display of colors across the summer sky. All levels welcome on this 2 hour, staff supported paddle. Reservations required. Cost: $40/person (includes kayak, gear and guide)
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Bachelor Island Tour
Laid back, guided tour through the tributary of Bachelor Island in the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Beginners welcome, 3 - 4 hours of paddling over eight miles of water trails. Protected water, lunch (not provided) on the beach of Bachelor Island, swimming.
Cost: $60/person (includes kayak, gear and guide)
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Brunch Paddle
Morning paddle to Saint Helens, Oregon for late breakfast. This is one of our more vigorous offerings as we will be crossing the Columbia River. 8 to 10 miles of paddling over 5 -6 hours. Some kayaking experience is recommended. Knowledge of basic skills and wet exit needed.
Cost: $60/person (includes kayak, gear and guide) (brunch not included)
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Salmon Creek Evening Paddle
We will rendevouz with you at Felida Marina (directions, click here) for a 3 hour paddle from the mouth of Vancouver Lake to Salmon Creek. We'll bring the kayaks and gear. All levels welcome, perfect trip for beginners, wildlife galore.
Cost: $55/person (includes kayak, gear and guide)
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Vancouver Lake to Ridgefield Paddle
5 hour paddle, tide supported, over 9 miles of water trails through Lake River. We put in at Felida Marina, carpooling is necessary. We'll transport kayaks and gear for a tide supported, one way trip down Lake River. All levels welcome. We recommend double kayaks for first-timers. $60/person (includes kayak, gear and guide)
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Lewis River Paddle
Paddle the wide and lazy Lewis River. 8 - 10 mile paddle over 5 hours. Put in at Paradise Point on the Lewis River (directions, click here). Carpooling necessary. We'll transport kayaks and gear. Tide supported on the Lewis River. All levels welcome. We recommend double kayaks for first-timers. This is an exceptionally gorgeous paddle.
Cost: $60/person (includes kayak, gear and guide)
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Poetry Paddle
TBA
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Bird Fest Bluegrass Paddle
Join experienced guides and paddle north on Lake River, 2.5 miles for a natural history tour of the refuge and wildlife along the Lewis and Clark trail. We will lunch on the beach overlooking the Columbia River and linger as we watch for Great Bald Eagles and migrating Sandhill Cranes. Children free when accompanied by an adult in a double kayak. Bring your own lunch, binocs, rain gear always, dry set of clothes for the car. Check-in begins at 10am Paddle begins at 11am Meet at the Ridgefield Marina, 5 Mill Street. Reservations required early at 360-727-4520. Cost: $30/person plus tax. Cash or check only with pre-registration. c/o Ridgefield Kayak, P.O. Box 1325,Ridgefield, WA 98642.
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Great Blue Heron Spring Paddle
Celebrate the existence of this graceful bird. Guided 4 hour paddle. |
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Bald Eagle Paddle
Guided 3-4 hour paddle. |
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Your Imagination Paddle
Make up where you want to go and who you want to go with. We can trailer up to 10 kayaks. Guided or non-guided. Please contact us to talk about putting a custom trip together. |
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Conservation Paddle
Enjoy an interpretive paddle with our knowledgeable guides. Learn about the flora and fauna of this diverse area. Expand your knowledge of the cultural, historical, and
anthropological background of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.
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For a checklist of what we provide, click here (pdf).
For a checklist for what we recommend that you bring, click here (pdf).
Ridgefield Kayak Waiver (pdf)
For people with their own kayaks, you will need a reservation,
need to check in, and sign our waiver. Trip fees will apply.
Gratuity encouraged and appreciated by the guides.
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