Program Description: This outdoor kayaking program is accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities. Enjoy the fun and serenity of Lake James State Park all while being part of a supportive community. All participants will be in a tandem kayak and paired with an experienced paddler. Our highly trained staff will instruct, support, and encourage you as you meet new people, learn new skills, or further develop your existing ones. If you are new to Waypoint, upon sign-up, a staff member will reach out via phone to introduce themselves, answer any questions and/or concerns, and better understand the supports we can offer to make this adventure a success. We can not wait to paddle with you!
*Note: This will be a longer paddle than our typical programs. We will paddle to a destination, take an out-of-boat break and enjoy a sack lunch, before loading back up and paddling back. Please bring a packed lunch**
Location/Directions: Lake James State Park Hidden Cove Boat Access
3381 NC Hwy #126 Nebo, NC 28646 (*note: this address will lead you just pass the actual turn off to reach the boat access. Please look for a green Waypoint sign indicating where the turn is. Once you have made the turn you will reach a locked gate. You are in the right place, someone will be there to let you in.)
Coordinates: 35.730144, -81.891052 (if you type the coordinates in your GPS they will give the most accurate directions.)
*Google maps is slightly more accurate than Apple Maps for this particular location*
Conditions: Lake James is a large beautiful lake. The parking lot is paved leading to 2 paved boat ramps that will serve as our launching points. While the lake is large, there are plenty of protected coves that we will paddle in and explore, limiting our amount of large open water crossings while in our kayaks. There is motor traffic allowed on Lake James.
Bathrooms: There are accessible bathrooms near the boat launch and parking area. They are pit toilets with no running water.
Instructors: Adam Combs, Shelby Hampton, and Theresa Scott
Contact Information:
Theresa:
email: [email protected]
cell:334-437-4911
Shelby:
email: [email protected]
What to bring:
07/22/2025
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 12
Registration starts on 04/28/2025 and ends on 07/18/2025.
Please contact Waypoint Adventure NC if you have any questions.