773 704-2663 (Chicago)
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Chicago River Canoe & Kayak
The Great Outdoors, Right Next Door
Paddle & Pedal - The city has made some impressive improvements in the network of bike trails and routes along the river, including new under-bridge passageways that allow you to avoid crossing some major streets, as well as signs that makes it easier to follow the on-street portion of the route. To show off the river bike path, we’re sponsoring monthly Paddle & Pedal trips. Bring your bike to our Chicago launch at Clark Park a little before 10:00. We’ll ride as a group north to the the Lincoln Village launch, where you’ll put your bike on one of the shuttle vehicles so we can bring it back, and you'll paddle south back to Chicago. The paddle is about 4 miles, the ride maybe 4.5, and we think the whole thing will take about 2 and a half hours, but allow a generous margin for your paddling and riding speed.
- Sunday, Aug. 10, 10:00 start
- Saturday, Sept. 13, 10:00 start
- Sunday, October 12, 10:00 start (Chicago to Skokie & back; slightly longer at 6 miles)
- Make a Reservation at 773 704-2663 or at our e-mail
- $35/person in canoes & tandems; $40/person in singles
- NOTE - we bring the boats, and we shuttle your bikes, but you have to provide the bikes.