Mississippi River Paddle - Tioga to Paddle Shop
Tioga River Trip - Unguided
Our most popular Trip on a slow-moving section of the Mississippi River that flows through residential, industrial, and natural areas. You will see how we live, work and play along the river. There is also a good chance you'll get to see deer, fox, beaver, muskrat, turtle, ducks, loons or eagles. You never know what will be around the next bend.
Wednesday thru Saturday
Start this trip with a quick shuttle/drive to Tioga Beach landing, where you will then kayak down river until you reach the Pokegama Dam. You will then portage around the dam and continue down river to the shop, about 9 river miles from where you started.
Paddling time 3 to 4 hours.
Price - $45 per Person
This trip is also available with tandem kayaks, canoes or standup paddleboards. To book - Click the link below, choose your craft, select a date, how many and click Tioga Morning Trip. Need help, call.
Customized Group Trips - Let's Plan YOurs!
Guided Day Trips to some of our Favorite Lakes!
Come let us take you to a couple of our favorite kayaking places. We offer customized, guided trips for families and friends. If you’re looking to get away to the Northwoods and enjoy a series of quiet, scenic lakes, come join us on one of these guided paddles.
The Details - 9:30am to 4:30pm - Call to set up.
Your adventure starts at the shop, where you'll follow us up to the chosen lake/lakes, in your vehicle. We will be kayaking some great waters, stopping for lunch and enjoying the best our lakes have to offer. Which could include, swimming, fishing, nature watching, or enjoying a s'more around a campfire! When it's over you'll have the opportunity to continue exploring the area or following us back into town. Paddling time between 4 to 5 hours.
Price - $65 per Person
Minimum 5 people, maximum 12 people.
Includes gear and a water, bring your own lunch.
Offered by Appointment June through September.
Call us to talk options and book!
Trout Lake - Standup Paddle Board Trip - July 21st
SUPing to A Hidden Gem on Trout Lake
Imagine an isolated 4,500 acre private resort with 40 buildings including its own golf course, private telephone line and airplane hanger built in the1920’s! Fast forward almost a hundred years to what is now a semi primitive wilderness area managed by the Chippewa National Forest and eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Come join us as we paddle through beautiful blue waters to this hidden gem.
The Details - 9:30am to 4:30pm -Offered July 21
Your adventure starts at the shop, where you'll follow us up to the lake in your vehicle. We will unload the gear and start paddling on Wabana lake. We'll paddle through Little Trout into Trout where we will then land at Joyce Estate for lunch and to stretch your legs. We will then paddle back the way we came and end up back in town around 4:30.
Price - $65 per Person
Limit 8 people. Includes gear and a water, bring your own lunch.
This is a FUN one!!
DEER RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FUNDRAISING EVENT - JUne 25th
Paddle The River -The Deer River -June25th
In collaboration with Blueberry Hills Golf Course and RV Park, the Deer River Chamber of Commerce presents Paddle the River, a kayaking and paddle boarding event that is fun for the whole family! Bring your own kayak/paddle board or rent one! Enjoy good company and beautiful scenery as you paddle down the Deer River and then join us for food, drinks and a good time after at the golf course!
Details: June 25th starting at Noon
Meet at Blueberry Hills Golf Course and RV Park to start registering at Noon. Shuttles will leave at 12:45 SHARP and drop off participants at their starting points. Participants will paddle back to the golf course, where an after-party is being hosted. There will be 2 starting points. The first one will be by Clara Lutheran Church, which will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete (depending on experience). The second will start closer to the golf course and take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Children (5 and under): FREE
Children (6-12 years): $15
Adults: $30
*Register online by June 1st to receive $5 off your registration fee.
NEED a Kayak or SUP?
This is going to be a SUPER FUN event but maybe you Need a kayak or standup paddle board to Rent - Paddle Hopper's has you covered. Please reserve by June 18th so we can line up delivery for you!
Tioga Recreation Area
Tioga Recreation Area
Minutes down the road from our shop is the Tioga Recreation Area a premier outdoor adventure destination on the Iron Range in Northern Minnesota. 500 wooded acres located on two of the region’s most unique lakes features 25 miles of world-class mountain biking, snowshoe trails, beaches, and access to hundreds of miles of waterways.
Paddle the Pit
The Tioga pit is the perfect place to take your Paddle Hoppers kayak or standup paddle board rental. We suggest the 4 hour or day rental. We may have some limited delivery options if you can't haul it yourself, inquire prior to booking please.
Bike the Trails
So many trails to ride, don't have a bike? Ardent Bike is just up the road, and they offer bike rentals. Check them out at the link below.