Sunrise Paddle on Abiquiu Lake
Paddle Abiquiu Lake at sunrise with provided gear and waterfront transport
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Gear, life vests, transport
Highlights
Start early and paddle on Abiquiu Lake as the sun comes up. Meet at Ghost Ranch and head to the water with supplied boats and safety gear.
- Meet on the Welcome Center porch at 5:30 AM
- Paddle on Abiquiu Lake as the day begins
- Use kayaks, paddleboards, or canoes provided on site
- Walk on uneven ground and rocky shoreline to access the water
- Bring sturdy water shoes, water, sunscreen, and layers
What's Included
- Day pass and access to the grounds and hiking trails
- Museums of Anthropology and Paleontology access
- Transportation to the waterfront
- Kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes
- Life vests
Things to know
Ages 8+; guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Expect uneven ramps, lifting boats, and wet feet; you must be able to squat into and out of a floating boat. Museums are closed Sunday morning and Monday.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours in advance with written notice for a refund.
FAQs
Wear sturdy water shoes (no flip flops). Bring a backpack, water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, layers for chilly and warm weather, and any personal medications.
Expect uneven ramps and a steep, rocky shoreline with many round rocks. You may need to lift boats, and you must be able to squat into and out of a boat while it floats on the water. Your feet will get wet.
The paddle lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Meeting details
Ghost Ranch
Related locations
The Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology at Ghost Ranch
Admission includedTucked into the red-rock landscape of Ghost Ranch near Abiquiu, New Mexico, the Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology invites you to stand face to face with creatures that roamed this land more than 200 million years ago. The surrounding cliffs, painted in layers of ochre and rust, feel like a natural extension of the museum's story. Inside, the Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology centers on Coelophysis bauri, New Mexico's state fossil, unearthed in extraordinary numbers just steps from the building. The displays are modest in scale but rich in context, making the science feel grounded in the actual ground beneath your feet.
