Join us for a day of fun on the water at Kelleys Island, Ohio. Kelleys Island is a 4.4 square mile island formed out of limestone and dolomite. The shoreline includes sandy beaches, cliffs, pebble beaches, and limestone shelves, giving participants the opportunity to explore a variety of environments. This trip is short on distance and high on experiences, as participants will have a chance to paddle, swim, snorkel, cliff jump, and enjoy a picnic lunch on a secluded beach accessible only by boat.
Distance: ~ 6 miles
Duration: 5 hrs (about 2.5 hrs paddling)
Difficulty Rating: Novice
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Sandy beaches; rocky coastlines with 10-12 ft cliffs; white pebble beaches harboring a variety of Devonian era fossils; the “alvar” a unique ecosystem made up of limestone shelves extending in the Lake Erie; the ruins of the Kelleys Island Lime & Transport Company’s “North Shore Crusher.,” a 1911 shipwreck in shallow water; and some of the longest glacial grooves in the world. Wildlife sightings include: bald eagles; osprey; great blue heron; great egrets; bitterns, mergansers; red fox; and the once-endangered Lake Erie Water Snake.
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Lake Erie is a dynamic body of water, so conditions vary depending on the wind. Fortunately, being a small island gives us lots of options. If waves are over 2ft, then we will launch from the calm side of the island and plan our trip accordingly.
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Single or tandem sea kayak and equipment (paddle, life-jacket, whistle, spray skirt (if needed), professional guides, and a picnic lunch.
Note: Ferry transportation to tand from Kelleys Island is not included. -
This tour meets at Kelleys Island Ferry Company Terminal in Lakeside, Ohio.
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Note: Participants already on the island can meet us at Kelleys Island State Park kayak launch.
