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places to paddle
Number Five TEMPE TOWN LAKE
For a quick, convenient place to go kayaking or paddleboarding
near Scottsdale, head to Tempe Town Lake. Sure,
you'll trade unobstructed views for an urban landscape, but
you truly can't beat the convenience.
The 2-mile-long inlet was created specifically as a training
facility for local rowing and sailing teams (that's right-
sailing in Arizona!), so the conditions are ideal for paddling.
Several local outfitters organize paddling meetups, offer
lessons, and rent kayaks and SUPs (some even deliver to
the lake).
In addition to these five places to enjoy kayaking and
paddleboarding near Scottsdale, you'll find many others if
you venture a bit farther out. Lake Pleasant is just 45 minutes
northwest, while Watson Lake in Prescott and the stretch of
the Verde River near Clarkdale are considered some of the
best places to paddle in the entire state.
LET'S DO IT!
GUIDED SUP, KAYAK & COMBO TOURS
Tours typically include a safety-certified guide, all
equipment, bottled water and light snacks, dry bags,
life jackets and all permits and parking fees. Confirm
with your outfitter exactly what is provided on your
tour, as well as any prior experience or physical
requirements, before you book.
* REI Co-op Adventures | destinations.rei.com
* Riverbound Sports Paddle Company | riverboundsports.com
SELF-GUIDED SUP & KAYAK TOURS
If you have prior SUP or kayaking experience, selfguided
tours offer the opportunity to experience the
calm waters of Scottsdale's lakes and Lower Salt River
at your own pace.
* Saguaro Lake Ranch Activities | saguarolakeranch.com
RIVER-RAFTING TOURS
Half-day, full-day and overnight whitewater rafting trips
through the Upper Salt River Canyon are available
seasonally. Expect challenging whitewater passages,
scenic canyons and beautiful riverside beaches.
* Arizona Rafting | inaraftaz.com
PADDLEBOARD YOGA
Prefer to SUP in a more urban setting? Paddleboardbased
fitness and yoga classes at area hotels and
resorts are a great way to test your balance and
advance your yoga practice. Here are just a few local
properties offering paddleboard fitness experiences:
* Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by
Hilton | theboulders.com
* CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa | civanacarefree.com
* Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | scottsdaleprincess.com
* Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
fourseasons.com/scottsdale
* The Phoenician | thephoenician.com
* Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
gurneysresorts.com/scottsdale
For more resources, visit ExperienceScottsdale.com.
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