Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts
All Upcoming Events
Pictured above: APEs members on the Nolichucky River. Photo by APEs member Patricia Johnson.
All Listings Below
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Tuckasegee Paddle Meetup
Get ready for fantastic Class II rapids on the Tuckasegee Gorge. This 5.4-mile paddle is a favorite for whitewater and inflatable kayaks.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Nantahala Paddle Meetup
It’s time for a lap on “The Nanty” with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts! It’s 8.2 miles of Class II paddling with one Class III at the end by Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) that can be portaged by exiting at the beaching area.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Babes on the Waves Tuckasegee River Run
It’s time for the annual “Babes On The Waves” river run! Get ready for fantastic Class II rapids on the Tuckasegee Gorge. This 5.4-mile paddle has a number exciting rapids without major consequences if you swim. We are moving this annual event from the Lower Pigeon River in 2025 due to damage from Hurricane Helene. All are welcome, including men.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Annual Hiwassee River Weekend
Mark your calendar: It’s the annual APEs Hiwassee Weekend Trip with the Babes on the Waves joining in! Fellowship, fun and lots of laughs as we enjoy this fantastic Class II river.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Nantahala Paddle Meetup
Get ready for a BIG WATER lap on “The Nanty” with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts! It’s 8.2 miles of Class II paddling with one Class III at the end by Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) that can be portaged by exiting at the beaching area.
Noli First Timers
Join us for APEs’ crown jewel river trips on the Nolichucky Gorge (Class III-IV) and Lower Noli (Class I-II+)! A catered picnic will take place after we get off the water.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Madawaska Paddle School
Join members of Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts for a week of paddle school with certified instructors on the Madawaska and/or Ottawa Rivers in Ontario, Canada. The rivers are class Class II, III and IV depending on your choice of kayak class.
Annual Hiwassee River Weekend
Mark your calendar: It’s the annual APEs Hiwassee Weekend Trip with the Babes on the Waves joining in! Stay tuned for more information and the schedule.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
French Broad Section 9 Paddle Meetup
Get ready for an action-filled day of paddling with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiast on French Broad Section 9. This iconic 4.69-mile section of the river has Class II and (three) Class III rapids. You will experience beautiful scenery and diverse line options on this wide river.
Steele Creek Park Nature Paddle & Picnic
Bring your kayak/canoe/SUP to paddle and picnic with a naturalist from Steele Creek Park, who will be showing us around this pristine lake, identifying interesting flora and fauna living in the park—from owls to beaver!
Nantahala Paddle Meetup
It’s time for a lap on “The Nanty” with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts! It’s 8.2 miles of Class II paddling with one Class III at the end by Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) that can be portaged by exiting at the beaching area.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Babes on the Waves Pigeon River Run
It’s time for the annual “Babes On The Waves” run on the Pigeon River! Once again, we will be staggering an upper run (class III+) and lower run (class II). Once a year all the female APE-ets come together to paddle. All are welcome, even men who don’t want to be left out.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Steele Creek Park Nature Paddle & Picnic
Bring your kayak/canoe/SUP to paddle and picnic with a naturalist from Steele Creek Park, who will be showing us around this pristine lake, identifying interesting flora and fauna living in the park—from owls to beaver!
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Nantahala Paddle Meetup
It’s time for a lap on “The Nanty” with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts! It’s 8.2 miles of Class II paddling with one Class III at the end by Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) that can be portaged by exiting at the beaching area.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
French Broad Section 11 Paddle Meetup
Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts will meet for a lap on French Broad Section 11, which has two awesome wave trains! The trip is 6.4 miles of Class II rapids and one Class III rapid that has a sneak for Class II.
Lower Nolichucky Paddle Meetup
Join Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts on the Lower Nolichucky for a six-mile mostly Class II paddle. This is a beautiful section of the Noli with opportunities to play, work the river and practice skills.
Spring Fling!
Tired of winter? Ready to paddle with fellow APEs? Come join us for Spring Fling! (Formerly Summer Kick-Off.) We will be meeting at 9:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday morning to discuss river levels and organize paddling trips. Camping available at Red Banks Saturday night.
Nolichucky Gorge Paddle Meetup
Join Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts on the Noli Gorge! Enjoy the majestic scenery and natural beauty on this Class III/Class IV 9.2-mile run.