Akron Portage and Paddle

Akron Portage and Paddle After party in Cascade Valley at Mustill Store and Cascade Lofts Native American Portage Encampment. Date: Saturday, May 20 at 10 am.

Canoe 'n Carry event celebrating Akron's heritage as the sacred grounds where the nation's two water systems converge. 6 mile paddle and less than a mile portage This fun and creative canoe and carry endurance race and community event will be following the Towpath Trail from Nesmith Lake (for the hardcores) or Summit Lake through the locks and main streets of downtown Akron to the drop-off point a

t Lock 3 or Cascade Lofts (for the hardcores). The first half of the race will be paddling in canoes (2-4 miles), then competitors will get out of the water and carry (portage) their canoes .5-1 mile) to the finish line at downtown Akron Lock 3. We'll shine the light on the most sacred grounds in the entire United States--wet and dry-- that we always read and hear about, but never pay tribute to with a celebratory event -- until now! Estimated time: 2-3 hours to complete. ````````````````````````````````````

Registration includes: race participation, lunch, arrowhead necklace, T-shirt, award certificate, transportation from finish line to afterparty site and shuttles from afterparty event to starting line. Also, complimentary sports promotions bag. Canoe and kayak rental with paddles, lifejackets, additional fee.

*Packet pick up will be Friday May 19th at the Summit County Historical Society, 550 Copley Road. Stay for a history lesson with Dave Lieberth on our local Native American history and their use of the Portage Path. We also pledge to be a ZERO WASTE event!!!

02/05/2021

We're getting excited for APP 2021! Look for announcements soon 🚣‍♀️🎖

We're sorry! Like most Ohio recreational events involving significant numbers of guest recreating together, Akron Porta...
01/03/2021

We're sorry! Like most Ohio recreational events involving significant numbers of guest recreating together, Akron Portage Paddle 2020 CANCELLED due to COVID-19. Stay tuned for it's new revival in 2021!!

Thanks Claude Christensen for such a great post-event article for the Devil Strip. Always great to know that an event h...
06/25/2018

Thanks Claude Christensen for such a great post-event article for the Devil Strip. Always great to know that an event has appeal for the 20-somethings, too! Claude and brother Hugo were great sports hauling their alum canoe all the way to Lock 3.

Ever Wondered What it was like to Cross the Portage Path? words and photos by Claude Christensen 06/11/2018 If you live in Akron long enough, you’ll invariably learn about the Portage Path. An eigh…

Check out the Canoe Encampment --we will have pelts donated by rendezvous. And join us at the canoe/kayak event--be sure...
05/17/2018

Check out the Canoe Encampment --we will have pelts donated by rendezvous. And join us at the canoe/kayak event--be sure to register to either paddle, peddle (bicycle) or pace (hike). https://www.active.com/akron-oh/water-sports/water-sports-races/akron-portage-n-paddle-2018

The continental watershed divide running through Akron once forced native travelers to lift and carry their vessels to opposite-flowing rivers. But the passage of centuries has created a different kind of divide — between those who only know of that special “portage path” through statues and c...

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Saturday May 19 to help with Check-in and Registration 8-10 am at Nesmith Lake and Spotters for Long ...
05/17/2018

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Saturday May 19 to help with Check-in and Registration 8-10 am at Nesmith Lake and Spotters for Long Portage from Lock 2 to Northside 11am-1pm. Call Tom at 330-634-6489.

05/09/2018

TEN DAY COUNTDOWN!! Register for 2018 Akron Portage 'n Paddle today before prices hike up!!

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04/25/2018
A nice day for canal clean-up! Thanks David Moledor and Lee Gidley for your major contribution in geting the midpoint o...
04/22/2018

A nice day for canal clean-up! Thanks David Moledor and Lee Gidley for your major contribution in geting the midpoint of Akron Portage 'n Paddle (Summit Lake) clean upt! Hundreds of volunteers came out for the Keep Akron Beautiful event to clean up Summit Lake! We had a good half a dozen boats out there cleaning up!! Be sure to register for a clean race at https://www.active.com/akron-oh/water-sports/water-sports-races/akron-portage-n-paddle-2018

We launched our first newsletter! Check out all the news fit to print ab out the Akron Portage 'n Paddle.
04/16/2018

We launched our first newsletter! Check out all the news fit to print ab out the Akron Portage 'n Paddle.

We are proud to be an offical River Day Event recognized by Friends of the Crooked River and Cuyahoga River Restoration!...
04/16/2018

We are proud to be an offical River Day Event recognized by Friends of the Crooked River and Cuyahoga River Restoration! See our listing and additional events on River Day weekend in the Cleveland/Akron area.

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Join us as we put conservation on the land and increase the urban canopy by planting trees! Planting trees directly impacts our watersheds by acting as a filter and regulator for water movement through the landscape! Help us add more woody vegetation to a park near Tinkers Cree...

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