Lake Norman Hicks Creek Paddle

Type of Outing: Paddle
When: SUN 6/15/2025 11:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 6/14/2025 5:00 pm
Leader: C. T. Finney
Distance: 7.4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Description: POST TRAIL-MARKER EDIT: After reviewing LANO’s area restrictions on their kayak rentals, this paddle will require all registrants to bring their own kayaks and paddles. Unfortunately the park will not allow us to take the rentals in the area that we will be paddling. PFDs are available for free use at the boat launch, but are under limited availability. Where the glistening waters of the mighty Catawba dam and pond, please come join me for a delightful Sunday afternoon paddle at Lake Norman State Park. Together, we will enjoy a moderately paced paddle up around the Hick’s Creek section of Lake Norman State Park. We will put in at the launch site on Boat Launch Dr and enjoy a late lunch at the confluence of Norwood Creek and Hicks Creek where there are lovely beaches for us to moor and a nice, firm picnic table to host our lunches. After the paddle, please join me for a crisp beer at the King Canary, located just a little further south, just off I-40.