Challenge Paddle Tour

Challenge Paddle Tour

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Times: 10:30am – 3:00pm
Ages: 18 & older, experienced paddlers only
Cost: (space is limited and registration is required)
• Reserve a kayak, paddle, PFD, & registration – $25.00 per person
• Bring your own kayak, paddle, PFD, & registration – $13.00 per person
Location: Graham-Mebane Lake • 3218 Bason Road, Mebane, NC 27302

Embark on a New Adventure! Join Graham Recreation & Parks for the Challenge Paddle Tour, a 6-mile round-trip kayaking experience on the scenic Graham-Mebane Lake. This extended tour offers a unique opportunity to explore more of the stunning 650-acre lake than our typical 2-hour paddles allow.

We’ll paddle past the old 1940 reservoir, along the water plant, traverse the lake’s larger basin, and venture by the ski area. A relaxing break awaits at a quiet creek where we’ll raft up, enjoy snacks and water, share stories, and snap some photos. The journey continues through Otter Creek, a prime spot for observing local wildlife and capturing more great pictures, before we paddle the final mile back to the marina.

Due to the tour’s length and challenge, this experience is open to experienced paddlers ages 18 and up. Choose to bring your own kayak or reserve one of our sit-on-top kayaks. Online registration is currently open and closes at 5:00pm the day prior to the paddle tour date or when maximum attendance is reached. You will receive a confirmation receipt through email at the time of booking. For more information, please call Graham-Mebane Lake at (919) 563-6544.

Register Online

Prerequisites

• Know how to swim
• Experienced paddler
• Kayakers should be experienced and moderately fit for this trip
• Review and complete the waiver
• Must wear a properly fitted PFD (for paddling) while on the water
• Water bottle (attach to vest or kayak)

What to Wear

• Comfortable clothes (dress for the weather)
• Wicking or quick dry
• Synthetic instead of cotton
• Water shoes
• Hat/Sunglasses (with a strap to secure to you)

Suggested Additional Items

• Sunscreen (leave in a dry sack or in a vehicle once applied)
• Dry Sack and/or Waterproof phone case
• Towel
• Snacks

Cancellation Policy: Must cancel by 5:00pm the day before the paddle program date. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after this time.

Inclement Weather Updates: All paddle programs are subject to cancellation or postponement due to weather. In the event of inclement weather, attendees will be offered the choice of a rain date, if possible, or a refund. Please provide a valid email address during registration to ensure you receive confirmation and communication regarding your paddle program.