Intermediate Paddleboarding (and more!)

This outing is for paddlers who already feel steady on a board and want to spend time on the water with like-minded folks. There’s no formal instruction, just open water, big views, relaxed pacing, and good company.

If you joined us the previous day, you’re more than ready for this. Not into paddleboarding? Launch a canoe or kayak and come along anyway, all paddle-powered boats are welcome.

We will launch directly from Umbagog Lake State Park in Errol, New Hampshire. Umbagog is a large, open lake, but early mornings typically offer calm conditions and wide, quiet stretches that are ideal for an easy, social paddle.

The shoreline is largely undeveloped, with long forested edges, broad marshy coves, and expansive water that gives the lake a wild, spacious feel. Loons are frequently heard and seen, along with mergansers and other waterfowl. Bald eagles and osprey are commonly spotted overhead, and moose and deer are often seen near the water’s edge.

Umbagog Lake State Park sits along the New Hampshire–Maine border and borders the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, offering a paddle that feels remote, unhurried, and deeply connected to the surrounding wilderness.

More Information:

• https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/umbagog-lake-state-park
• Umbagog Lake Distinct Landmarks Flyer