Kayak Ballard Locks

Officially known as the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, the Ballard Locks are used to transport boats large and small from the Puget Sound to Lake Union and Lake Washington. The locks are one of Seattle’s most popular tourist attractions, but very few make it to visit the locks by water. Today we will be paddling from Lake Union to the Puget Sound, using the locks to drop us roughly 25 feet to our lunch spot at Commodore Park before we return through the locks to Lake Union. Some paddling experience is required.

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Paddling distance: 8 Miles; Paddling Time: 5 hours, Minimum Age: 14. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at 8:00 am. No McChord Pick Up. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Pre-registration required.