{"id":10141,"date":"2021-07-15T16:41:05","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T20:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/v2.mappyhour.org\/blog\/?p=10141"},"modified":"2021-11-17T15:18:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T20:18:13","slug":"kayaking-constitution-marsh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/2021\/07\/kayaking-constitution-marsh\/","title":{"rendered":"Kayaking Constitution Marsh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This is one of our curated Mappy Hour itineraries. If you&#8217;re looking for more local adventure suggestions and other outdoorsy New Yorkers, join <a href=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/membership\">Mappy Hour Pro. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trip Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a self-guided kayaking trip at Constitution Marsh in Garrison New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Day Trip<ul><li>Travel time: 1.5 hours each way by train<\/li><li>Adventure time: 5ish hours<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Car-free<\/li><li>Required Personal Gear: none.<\/li><li>Total Adventure Costs (TAC): $100<ol><li>Kayak rental: $70\/single kayak, $80\/double kayak<\/li><li>Metro-North Ticket (round-trip): $30<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2029\/12\/Kayak3_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking in Constitution Marsh\" class=\"wp-image-10130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2029\/12\/Kayak3_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2029\/12\/Kayak3_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2029\/12\/Kayak3_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2029\/12\/Kayak3_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2029\/12\/Kayak3_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Do List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Call Hudson River Expeditions and make a reservation for your kayak of choice: 845.809.5935<\/li><li>Download the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com\/r?m=5fbc187e617601368d026b98&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnew.mta.info%2Fmta-etix&amp;w=5faac307abdac8648c02cf0f&amp;e=2020-11-24T20%3A16%3A00.942913Z&amp;l=en-US&amp;s=dw1TR84CspCnqGt9jYzaZUr36UE%3D\" target=\"_blank\">Metro-North ETix app<\/a> so you can easily purchase train tickets<\/li><li>Use our packing list so you\u2019re prepared<\/li><li>Always double check the weather ahead of time!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This trip balances being close to the city without being overly busy, and being active without being exhausting. There are two itineraries included here: the first is a shorter paddle for newer folks and the second, a longer paddle to a gorgeous waterfall. Both are fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start by taking the train from Grand Central Station to Cold Spring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many great adventurers, an early wake-up and piping hot coffee are required for this trip. <strong>Take the train at 8:45AM bound for Poughkeepsie, <\/strong>getting off at the Cold Spring station<strong>. <\/strong>You\u2019ll be on the train for about 1.5 hours and get off in a large parking lot next to the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first challenge of the day is walking up a slightly steep hill to the kayak guides. It takes 7 minutes, you got this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayaking-at-Constitution-Marsh-by-Sarah-Knapp-small.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayaking-at-Constitution-Marsh-by-Sarah-Knapp-small.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayaking-at-Constitution-Marsh-by-Sarah-Knapp-small-400x354.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayaking-at-Constitution-Marsh-by-Sarah-Knapp-small-300x266.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayaking-at-Constitution-Marsh-by-Sarah-Knapp-small-768x680.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayaking-at-Constitution-Marsh-by-Sarah-Knapp-small-696x616.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walk from Cold Spring Station to Hudson River Expeditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com\/r?m=5fbc187e617601368d026b98&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudsonriverexpeditions.com%2Frentals.html&amp;w=5faac307abdac8648c02cf0f&amp;e=2020-11-24T20%3A16%3A00.942913Z&amp;l=en-US&amp;s=20Zj21P3T5T0ewop2YUwc3IFwN0%3D\" target=\"_blank\">Hudson River Expeditions<\/a>, rents everything from canoes to kayaks to stand-up paddle boards. We recommend kayaks, tandems if you have a paddling partner because it\u2019s cheaper. They will also supply you with paddles, a map and life jackets. They have a locked room to keep any belongings you don\u2019t want to bring with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take a quick paddling lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at Hudson River Expeditions not only carries your boats down to the water for you but also does a quick paddling lesson on shore, highlighting how to hold the paddle as well as basic strokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayak_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayak_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayak_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayak_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayak_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Kayak_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paddle &#8211; Eat &#8211; Paddle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Route finding on this trip is fairly straight forward, the rental people will point you to the entrance of the marsh. Once you\u2019ve entered, you\u2019ll follow white buoys that mark the water trail. You\u2019ll also have a printed map from HRE! As you weave your way through the marsh, don\u2019t forget this is a bird sanctuary so keep your eyes peeled for ospreys and bald eagles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/3.236.197.160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Joseph_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Timing wise, it\u2019ll take about 2.5 hours to reach the landing for the waterfall. Dock your boats on the shore (aka pull them onto land so they don\u2019t float away) and walk to the beautiful falls and small swimming hole beneath it. Find a comfy log to sit on as you eat lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_1552_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_1552_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_1552_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-copy-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_1552_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_1552_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_1552_Constitution_Marsh_Kayak_Mappy_Hour-copy-696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The paddle back is the same route as out, enjoy the leisurely day on the water and the absolutely gorgeous views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Late afternoon in Cold Springs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring a change of clothing and head into town after your paddle for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com\/r?m=5fbc187e617601368d026b98&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yelp.com%2Fbiz%2Fmoo-moos-creamery-cold-spring&amp;w=5faac307abdac8648c02cf0f&amp;e=2020-11-24T20%3A16%3A00.942913Z&amp;l=en-US&amp;s=cAIjJSSs_krQiUqiYgzwLT-P1Gw%3D\" target=\"_blank\">the world\u2019s most famous ice cream<\/a> or a quick empanada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Pack:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Packing-for-Kayaking.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Packing-for-Kayaking.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Packing-for-Kayaking-400x336.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Packing-for-Kayaking-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Packing-for-Kayaking-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Packing-for-Kayaking-696x585.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hat<\/li><li>Sunscreen<\/li><li>Sunglasses and croakies (or as REI likes to call them <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com\/r?m=5fbc187e617601368d026b98&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F303O1EM&amp;w=5faac307abdac8648c02cf0f&amp;e=2020-11-24T20%3A16%3A00.942913Z&amp;l=en-US&amp;s=IpsBPUmeApFOzyz5tJtGiJ9R5Vo%3D\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSunglass Retainers\u201d<\/a>)<\/li><li>Reusable water bottle<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com\/r?m=5fbc187e617601368d026b98&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2NoZzzD&amp;w=5faac307abdac8648c02cf0f&amp;e=2020-11-24T20%3A16%3A00.942913Z&amp;l=en-US&amp;s=-2MEHD-wSqrXr3C5N97dzPsHCs0%3D\" target=\"_blank\">SEALINE Waterproof E-Case<\/a> for your phone if you\u2019re planning on bringing it<\/li><li>Water shoes. Note: this does not mean flip flops, you need shoes that will stay on your feet especially as you\u2019re coming in and out of the kayak. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com\/r?m=5fbc187e617601368d026b98&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.avantlink.com%2Fclick.php%3Fmerchant_id%3De295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503%26tt%3Dcl%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.rei.com%252Fsearch.html%253Fq%253Dsandals%2526ir%253Dq%25253Asandals%2526r%253Dbest-use%25253AWatersports%26website_id%3D71306714-aad1-44b9-a5dd-2f9b24a5ee60&amp;w=5faac307abdac8648c02cf0f&amp;e=2020-11-24T20%3A16%3A00.942913Z&amp;l=en-US&amp;s=RwvLYrrpgnJ1mQ3iqA1TtDc3AcY%3D\" target=\"_blank\">Tevas, Chacos, and Keen<\/a> are well known and reputable for high quality. You can always wear sneakers if you don\u2019t have water shoes.<\/li><li>We usually wear a bathing suit with a t-shirt and shorts for hot days on the water. Keep those shoulders covered!<\/li><li>Change of clothing and towel.<\/li><li>Lunch<\/li><li>Backpack or bag you don\u2019t mind getting wet<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is one of our curated Mappy Hour itineraries. If you&#8217;re looking for more local adventure suggestions and other outdoorsy New Yorkers, join Mappy Hour Pro. Trip Highlights This is a self-guided kayaking trip at Constitution Marsh in Garrison New York. 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