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Upcoming Events
Tour de Yadkin 2013 Launch Party
To kick off the Tour de Yadkin this year, Yadkin Riverkeeper will host a launch party the evening before the paddling begins at Warrior Creek Amphitheatre, located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in the Highlands of North Carolina. Nestled in the arms of Mother Nature, the amphitheatre will feature local bluegrass musicians playing songs traditional to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Tour de Yadkin Kickoff Paddle: Ferguson to Kerr Scott Lake
This is where the excitement begins! Tour de Yadkin Kickoff paddle from Ferguson to Kerr Scott Lake is a 12 mile journey through the headwaters of the river. Come see where the mighty Yadkin begins and join us for this approximately four hour long morning paddle.
Paddle Kerr Scott Dam to Smoot Park, followed by Historic Haunts
The second paddle day of the Tour de Yadkin takes paddlers below Kerr Scott Dam, from the tailwaters to Smoot Park. This 7.1 mile paddle stretches along the Yadkin Valley Greenway, into the town of North Wilkesboro. For approximately three hours, paddlers can enjoy the (sometimes) swift waters of the Upper Yadkin, with exhilarating jaunts through shallow bends!
Paddle Smoot Park to Roaring River
The third paddle day on Tour de Yadkin takes paddlers from Smoot Park to Roaring River, a gorgeous tributary to the Yadkin. On this 9.5 mile trip, paddlers will spend nearly 4 hours on the water soaking in the rays and enjoying the scenery.
Women on the Water Paddle: Roaring River to Ronda
The fourth day of Tour de Yadkin features the inaugural Women on the Water Paddle day! From Roaring River to Ronda, the river will escort ladies for a total of 5.6 miles or approximately 2 hours. Sorry guys, but you can paddle any other day. This day is reserved for women only :)
Ronda to Crater Park, followed by "A Night in the Village of Elkin"
On our first Friday paddle, we will launch boats a bit later in the day to allow for paddlers to take a half day off of work and join in on the fun! Paddlers will meet at Crater Park, located in downtown Elkin, and will be transported to Ronda River Access, where the 6.8 mile paddle begins. Paddlers will work up an appetite during their three hour trip, so we've planned to have "A Night in the Village of Elkin". This event is back by popular demand, featuring downtown Elkin's premiere cuisine at discounted prices for those that have paddled!
Paddle Crater Park to Mitchell River, followed by Winery Tour and Bluegrass
This is an all time favorite paddle day by many former paddlers of the Tour de Yadkin. This first Saturday of the Tour features a beautiful 5.7 mile paddle from Crater Park to Mitchell River. Paddlers will spend approximately 3 hours on the water, followed by attending a winery tour of North Carolina's premiere certified Organic vineyards, Carolina Heritage Vineyards. The Elk Creek Boys will entertain paddlers with local bluegrass music.
Father's Day Paddle: Mitchell River to Yadkin Shores
No Father's Day plans yet? No problem! Join the Tour de Yadkin's Father Day paddle from Mitchell River to Yadkin Shores for a 5 mile trip with your family! Spending quality time outside and on the water- away from TV and internet- may be exactly what your dad would love! Following this approximately two hour paddle will be a cookout at Yadkin Shores, so make sure to bring something grill!
Paddle Yadkin Shores to Rockford
From Yadkin Shores to Rockford, paddlers will enjoy a five mile paddle down the Yadkin for approximately two hours. If you want to join this Monday paddle, register for the event below!
Pack and Paddle Overnight Trip: Rockford to Donnaha
Want to escape our built environment for an on-the-water overnight trip? Well, this is the trip for you to join then! Join the Tour de Yadkin's Pack and Paddle Overnight trip from Rockford to Donnaha. This beautiful section of the Yadkin takes paddlers 18.7 miles downstream through Pilot Mountain State Park. Some rapids will present some challenge to the paddle, so make sure to bring a dry bag just in case you dump your boat!
In case you don't want to camp overnight, you can still paddle the first day of the trip and get off the water at the Shoals Access. Since the second paddle day launches from canoe-access only campsites, you will no be able to paddle unless you camp there the night before.
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