ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Paddle-O-Ween: Halloween Bash

Paddling
DATE: Oct 10, 2026
END DATE: Oct 10, 2026

Event Location: Waterbury Center VT

Trip Leader(s)


gsgraham-stephens
Fairlee, VT United States

Meeting Time: 2:45 PM

Max # People: 40

Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level:

Easy

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Summary

Grab your paddle, wear your best Halloween costume, and join me for Paddle-O-Ween on the Waterbury Reservoir!

This fun-filled Halloween-themed paddle event welcomes paddlers of all skill levels for a scenic community paddle. Whether you arrive as a wicked witch, howling werewolf, or any spooky character in between, participants will enjoy a festive day on the water, costume and decorative boat contests, photo opportunities, and community camaraderie!

Come for the paddle, stay for the fire pit and ghost stories!

PRICING
Free Event!

Rental Boats Available
$29 - $39 per boat

LOCATION
Waterbury Center State Park: 177 Reservoir Road, Waterbury Center, Vermont

CONTESTS
Best Costume: Participants can compete for the best Halloween costume and win a prize!

Best Decorated Boat: Participants can compete for the best decorated boat and win a prize!

WHAT TO WEAR
Participants are highly encouraged to go all out and dress in their Halloween best!

Paddler-Friendly Designs: Keep safety and mobility in mind. Opt for costumes that are easy to move in, won't weigh you down if they get wet, and allow you to comfortably wear a personal flotation device (PFD).

Deck Out Your Boat: Don't stop at your own outfit, decorating your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard with spooky props, cobwebs, or lights makes the event even more festive.

YOU MUST REGISTER HERE:
https://www.umiak.com/activity/paddle-o-ween

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

Waterbury Center State Park
177 Reservoir Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677

97JC+HF Waterbury Center, Vermont

From Burlington, VT
(Approx. 30 miles

35-40 minutes)

Get on I-89 South heading toward Montpelier.
Follow I-89 S for about 25 miles to Exit 10 (Waterbury / US-2 / VT-100).
At the end of the off-ramp, turn left onto VT-100 North.
Drive north on VT-100 for exactly 3 miles.
Turn left onto Reservoir Road and follow it for about 0.4 miles. The road leads directly into the park entrance.

From Lebanon, NH
(Approx. 75 miles

1 hour 15 minutes)

Get on I-89 North, crossing the border into Vermont.
Follow I-89 N for about 70 miles to Exit 10 (Waterbury / US-2 / VT-100).
At the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto VT-100 North.
Drive north on VT-100 for exactly 3 miles.
Turn left onto Reservoir Road and follow it for about 0.4 miles into the park entrance.

Trip Leader

gsgraham-stephens

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Fairlee, VT


United States
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