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Welcome to Paddle Trails Canoe Club
Since 1970 - 56 years and counting!


Paddle Trails Canoe Club exists to make paddling welcoming, sustainable, and fun for people at every stage of their journey.


Based in the Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest, we paddle canoes, kayaks, and inflatables on rivers, lakes, and salt water. While we welcome all types of paddlers, our instructional courses focus on canoeing — supporting both new and experienced canoeists in building skills, confidence, and good judgment on the water.


Our trips and classes emphasize safety, learning, and enjoyment, without pressure to paddle harder, faster, or beyond what feels right. PTCC is a supportive, inclusive, all-volunteer community where paddlers grow at their own pace and form lasting friendships.


We paddle for scenery, wilderness, curiosity, and the simple joy of being on the water — and yes, we’re probably paddling something right now.


We invite you to take a few minutes to explore our site and past issue of Canews, our newsletter. If you like what you see, please join us. We always welcome new members.

Household memberships are only $25 per year!  Want to learn more? Click here.  Ready to join? Join Now!

Paddle Trails Canoe Club is one of the best paddling-focused organizations in the Pacific Northwest. The reason is because of its members, many of whom volunteer a bit of time to help out with the programs, events, trips, and classes we offer to our members. Check out how to get involved, here!
 
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Winter Bash Recap
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Great Turnout!

About 35 paddlers (and 2 pups, though one stayed in the car) showed up to our Winter Bash last night at our new venue in Shilshole. Many thanks again to Jeff & Louise Davis for hosting us!


Dinner

Lots of yummy food was enjoyed. Thanks to everyone who brought a dish to share!

Trip Focus

This event was all about trips! We had a very successful Trip Coordinator Panel Discussion with Steve, Bob, Dave, Linda, and Jeff discussing and answering questions about what's it like to be a trip coordinator. Then we recognized last year's trip coordinators and trainers, with cookies being awarded. We finished the night by filling in the Trips Calendar for 2026!

Swim Clinic Recap

Earlier in the day, iLeana participated for the 2nd year in a free swim clinic in Tacoma, where she demoed paddling a canoe and let kids give it a try with her in a nice warm pool. She filled us in on her success. Thanks for representing us so well, iLeana!


Gear swap

Plenty of used gear was bought, sold, and traded. This is a great way for new and experienced paddlers to stock up on gear without breaking the bank.

Check Out Photos From Our Events


Paddle Trails members have been busy gettin' out on the water.  Check out some of the photo albums from some of our recent events, including the Introduction to Canoeing Whitewater and Fundamentals of Solo Canoeing Classes and the Black and Chehalis Rivers.  Here is a link to our Photo Albums.



Headworks of the Green River
A New Year's Eve trip with members from PTCC and WKC
Paddle Trails Canoe Club filmed and edited by Sam Westover and posted on YouTube.