Being On The Water

2026 ERT + NKR Group Paddles

June 13 2026

8:30 a.m.
Elizabeth River Trail 715 Orapax St, Norfolk, VA 23507 ·, Price: Free

ERT + Norfolk Kayak Rentals are excited to offer a FREE kayak experience on the Elizabeth River. Join us for a 90-minute group paddle, launching from the Plum Point Park kayak launch. Previous kayak experience is REQUIRED.

Arrive: 8:30-8:45 AM
Launch: 9 AM
Return: 10:30 AM
Distance: 3-5 miles.

– Kindly reserve *ONLY ONE* group paddle date for the ENTIRE 2026 season to allow this free paddling opportunity to reach as many trail users as possible.
-Limited free kayaks are available, followed by discounted kayak rentals. Or bring your own Kayak!!
NO EXCEPTIONS, EACH RESERVATION NAME IS LIMITED TO:
– Up to TWO (2) Single-seat Kayaks -OR- ONE (1) Tandem Kayak
**Please note that a credit card will be required for the reservation but will not be charged unless the reservation is canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice. **
Parking:
1) There is limited free public parking (8 spaces total) located at the Plum Point Park Trailhead
331 Riverview Avenue
2) Ample, free public parking lot located across from the ERT Trailside Headquarters in Chelsea. Yes, you are allowed to park in this lot on the weekends! **Includes a 5-minute walk down the ERT to Plum Point Park.
715 Orapax Street
3) A garage at the Riverview Medical Building, for $1 on weekends.
301 Riverview Avenue

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