Canyon Lake Paddle Tour

Explore the Beauty of Canyon Lake in a Guided Paddle Tour

1. Kayaking and/or stand-up paddleboarding instruction followed by a 3-4 mile (~2.5 hours) out-and-back paddle.
   
2. Notable sites on this tour include Tortilla Creek, Mormon Flat Dam, and First Water Bridge.
   
3. Wildlife is common here. Keep watch for bald eagles, native hawks, blue herons, bobcats, mule deer, and desert bighorn sheep that stand watch high on the canyon walls.
   
4. This adventure is great for paddlers of all levels.
   

Duration

Location

Ages & Requirements

1. Minimum age: 6 years old
   
2. Participants should be able to swim.
   
3. All participants must wear a PFD during the tour. NO EXCEPTIONS.
   
4. Children under 12 years old are required to be in a double kayak with an adult guardian.
   
5. Contact us if you have children under 8 years old, special physical needs, or exceed 250 lbs or 113 kgs.
   

What's Included

1. Kayak or Paddleboard
   
2. Kayak Seat
   
3. Paddles
   
4. Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
   
5. Dry bag for Valuables
   
6. Bottled Water
   
7. Light Snacks
   
8. Tonto Forest Parking Pass
   
9. Experienced & Certified Guides
   
10. Vault Toilets – available at the launch site but NO RUNNING WATER.
    

Not Included

1. Transportation – available for a minimum of 2 guests and can accommodate up to 12 guests total for an additional fee starting at $250.00.
   
2. Gratuity—Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10-25% to your guides
   

What to Bring/Wear

1. Lightweight & quick-drying clothes (Rash guard, sun-protective shirt, board shorts or active)
   
2. Windbreaker jackets for cooler, windier days – avoid cotton and sweatshirts
   
3. Water shoes or all-terrain sandals
   
4. Sun hat & sunglasses
   
5. Water-resistant sunscreen
   
6. Extra Drinking Water & Snacks
   
7. Towel & Extra dry clothes (can be left in the car)
   
8. Other essential items (waterproof camera, phone, cash, medicine or first aid kit, etc.)