Jug Bay Paddle-A-Thon

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve

Put your paddling skills to the test this summer by joining Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and Patuxent River Park for a paddle on the Patuxent River, Maryland’s longest and most beautiful river. The Patuxent River Paddle-A-Thon will feature an 11-mile paddle. Paddlers are encouraged to bring their own gear, however, there are a limited number of kayaks, canoes, paddles and PFD’s (personal floatation devices) for rent. Bad weather date is Saturday June 15th. You must keep both dates free. There will be no refunds if the bad weather date is utilized. The 11-mile paddle launches at Queen Anne Canoe Launch located at 18405 Queen Anne Road, Upper Marlboro and exits at Jug Bay’s Emory Waters Nature Preserve located at 6032 Pindell Road, Lothian. See https://jugbay.org/paddleathon for more information. Paddlers must properly wear a US Coast Guard approved PFD, in good working order, at all times while on the water and on piers. Registration required. For more information including safety and logistics, visit paddleathon - Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary.