Canoe Program Tivoli North Bay

Ages ten and up welcome. No more than two children under sixteen per adult.

• No experience necessary
• One trip per person, reservation required
• Canoes, paddles and safety gear provided
• For safety reasons, we do not allow additional boats to join our group
• Bring food, water, hat and sunscreen
• Prepare to be knee-deep in water - wear old sneakers or sturdy water shoes - no flip flops!

This fascinating tidal marsh in Dutchess County offers spectacular plants, interesting wildlife, and scenic views of the Catskills. Witness its unique sights, sounds, and smells as you wander through one of the most amazing protected sites on the Hudson. Paddle on winding tidal channels with Reserve naturalists.

Kidd Lane Parking Areas provide access to the Tivoli North Bay trails and a canoe launch (42.046229°N, 73.906715°W).

From south of Tivoli: Take Route 9G north and pass Bard College signs and the sign for Route 103. Pass sign on left for DEC Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area, then turn left onto Kidd Lane. Turn left at another sign for DEC Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area. Follow dirt access road down the hill approximately 0.7 miles and park in second parking area on right (first parking area is at beginning of access road).

From north of Tivoli: Take Route 9G south. Pass signs for Route 78 and town of Tivoli. Go approximately one more mile and turn right onto Kidd Lane. Follow the directions as stated above from Kidd Lane.

NOTE: The parking lot at the cul-de-sac at the bottom of the hill is reserved for car-top boat loading and unloading only.