Mississippi River Trip - 9:30 to 2:00pm (June-August)
This is a fun, 3-to-4-hour paddle on a slowing moving section of the Mississippi River. Start this trip with a quick shuttle/drive to Tioga Beach landing, where you will then paddle 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. Choose from solo or tandem kayaks, canoes or standup paddle boards. $45 per person.
July 25th SUP Guided Trip - 9:30 to 4:30pm
Come paddle on some of the clearest blue lakes you've ever seen! Your adventure starts at the shop, where you'll follow us up to the lake in your vehicle. We will unload our gear and start paddling on Wabana lake. We'll paddle through Little Trout Lake into Trout Lake, where we will then land at Joyce Estate for lunch and to stretch your legs or take a swim! We will then paddle back the way we came and end up back in town around 4:30. Great Fun for families and friends alike! We must have 4 people minimum for trip, maximum 8 people. Includes gear and a water, bring your own lunch. This is a FUN one!! $65 per Person.
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.
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.
Paddle OUt
July 15th - Smoking Hot Paddle
Come Standup Paddle Board with us for an hour on Trout Lake, then enjoy conversation over dinner and a drink at Smoke On The Water.
Arrive at 5:30pm, we paddle from 5:45pm to 6:45pm.
$40 SUP Rental, you buy your own dinner & drinks.
August 8th - Light up the Night
Come standup paddle boarding with us at sunset, on Tioga Pit.
We will have LED paddles to light up the dark.
Arrive at 8:15pm we paddle 8:30pm to 9:30pm.
$49 per Person
Limit 6.
September Trips & Customized Group Trips
Guided Day Trips to some of our Favorite Lakes!
Come let us take you to a couple of our favorite paddling 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 - 10:00am to 3:30pm
Your adventure starts at the shop, where you'll follow us up to the chosen lake/lakes, in your vehicle. We will be paddling 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 around 4 hours.
September Kayak Trips
Dates to choose from
September 5,6, 12,13,19,20
Minimum 4 people, maximum 12 people.
Includes gear and a water, bring your own lunch.
$65 per person
Customized Group Trips
Minimum 6 people, maximum 12 people.
Includes gear and a water, bring your own lunch.
Offered by Appointment June through August.
-Kayaks & Standup Paddle Boards-
$65 per person
Call us to talk options and book!