CraneOutdoors: Choate Island Kayak and Hiking Adventure

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 12:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01938 | Ipswich, MA

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Kayaking the pristine, sheltered waters of the Essex River Basin offers one of the top on-the-water experiences to be had in the Northeast. Add to that a hike on the area's largest island and you have the makings of an epic adventure. This combined outdoor trip in the Crane Wildlife Refuge—home to myriad birds and mammals including egrets, herons, deer, and coyote—offers an opportunity to fully experience all this beautiful area has to offer.
After launching from the historic Crane Boat Dock, we'll paddle the placid waters of this portion of the Great Marsh—New England's largest salt marsh. We’ll then land and stretch our legs by hiking to the highest point on Choate (formerly Hog) Island and visit the burial site for Cornelius Crane and his wife, Miné. From this hilltop, we’ll enjoy views of Ipswich Bay, the tide marsh that interconnects the various islands islands of the Crane Wildlife Refuge, and the historic buildings that sit on them, including the c.1778 Proctor Barn, the c.1725-40 Choate House, and the White Cottage—Cornelius and Miné’s private getaway when they visited the Crane Estate.
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Please note: Participants must be competent swimmers and age 15 or older. While appropriate for all levels of kayak skill, this trip is physically demanding.
Registration closes 24 hours before the start of the event and we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins or on-site sales.
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290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01938

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The Trustees - Crane Estate

Host or Publisher The Trustees - Crane Estate

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