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Paddling trail programs

Requirements, rewards, evidence rules, and the official application link for 7 programs. Details are as of 2026; confirm on the official page before you submit.

All typesCommunity 1First fish 8Paddling trail 7Slam or challenge 28State record 9Tourism trail 2Trophy and master angler 53Waterway completion 9Youth 15

Alabama 1

ProgramOrganizerTypeRewardCostOnline
Alabama Scenic River Trail (Great Alabama 650)650-mi water trail; annual 650-mi race ASRT nonprofit Paddling trail Race finish recognition Race fee n/a

Florida 1

ProgramOrganizerTypeRewardCostOnline
Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail1,515-mi, 26 segments; thru-paddlers recognized FDEP Office of Greenways & Trails Paddling trail Recognition Free Contact

Iowa 1

ProgramOrganizerTypeRewardCostOnline
Hook n' Paddle PassportCheck in at 90+ paddling/fishing locations May-Aug Iowa DNR Paddling trail, Waterway completion Points for gear, kayak drawing Free Yes (mobile web)

New York 2

ProgramOrganizerTypeRewardCostOnline
Canalway ChallengePaddle/bike/walk 15/90/180/360 mi on NYS canals Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Paddling trail, Waterway completion Certificate, magnet, patch, sticker Free Yes
Saranac Lake Paddling Challenge / Tupper Lake Triad / Schroon Paddle Challenge / Long-Raquette ChallengePaddle 3-5 designated routes Regional tourism (ROOST) Paddling trail, Waterway completion Patches (Ultra patch for 1-2 day completion) Free Form

Virginia 1

ProgramOrganizerTypeRewardCostOnline
Wandering Waters Paddle QuestPaddle at 5/10/20/31 state parks VA State Parks (DCR) Paddling trail, Waterway completion Sticker, patch, gear bag, dry bag plus certificate Free (park fees) Yes

Multi-State 1

ProgramOrganizerTypeRewardCostOnline
Northern Forest Canoe Trail Thru-/Section-Paddler recognitionComplete 740-mi trail (single season or sections) NFCT Paddling trail, Waterway completion Certificate plus official roster Free Yes (Google form)