Join the Guardians of the West Fork for the second annual Float the Fork paddling event and enjoy a day on the beautiful West Fork River!
In celebration of National Trails Day and the 75.4 mile West Fork River Water Trail, we will float 6 miles from the Good Hope to West Milford. Kayaks, canoes and paddle boarders of all boating experience levels welcome to come! Paddle Board enthusiasts can enter a race in conjunction with the Float.
Friday, May 31- Early boat drop, demos & check in at Veterans Memorial Park
Join us between 4 and dusk to pick up your registration packet and drop your boat off early. Enjoy stand up paddle boarding demos from Appalachian Boarding Co. and WV SUP, try out kayaks with Day Trippin' Adventures, enjoy food from Heavenly Hoagies, and more. We will have guards at Good Hope watching over your boat so you can skip the hassle on Saturday.
Saturday, June 1 - Float
Float the Fork begins at 9 am at the Good Hope access site. Registration starts at 8 (unless you came on Friday). Park at the Good Hope Methodist Church where you will be directed to the boat drop off. You will then drive to West Milford, register and take one of our courtesy shuttles back to Good Hope.
Upon arrival at the West Milford Park, we will celebrate with vendors, food for hungry paddlers from JAWS! BBQ, Heavenly Hoagies and West Milford Lions Club, presentations from sponsors, and more. Those who choose not to float are invited to join the celebration at the community event in West Milford!
The $20 donation includes shuttles to and from access points, a commemorative T-shirt and boating insurance and will help fund Guardians of the West Fork's efforts to preserve and improve the river.
No boat? No problem!
Our friends at Day Trippin' Adventures LLC. have kayaks to rent. Get in touch by calling (304) 516-6353 or emailing daytrippin19@gmail.com