Free tools

Free tools from Paddling Hubs

Scout the map, time the seasons, and plan your route. Every tool here is free, works on the web and in the Paddling Hubs app, and needs no account to get started.

Layers
Outfitters1,204
Rivers & creeks918
River gauges230
Clubs31
4 layers on
Everything Map
Listings, trails, spots, clubs and public land on a single full-screen map. Switch layers on and off, then tap any point for the details.
Open Everything Map
AllFlatwaterWhitewater
Boulder Fork
18 mi · run by 2 outfitters
Class IV
River Explorer
Explore named rivers from the USGS hydrography dataset. Filter by water type or whitewater class.
Open River Explorer
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Add a stop…
84mi1h 52m
4 stops · GPX ready
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Route Planner
Drop stops on a map and watch distance and drive time add up. Export a GPX or share the link.
Open Route Planner
Clubs near you
6 groups · meet locally
Within 25 mi
ARMKJL
Blackwater Paddlers
Meets Thu 6pm · 48 members
Join
SPDT
Cedar Canoe Club
Meets 1st Sat · 132 members
Claim free
RVGHNK
Whitewater Collective
Meets weekly · 26 members
Member
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Paddling Clubs
Browse local clubs with meeting info and how to join, or start your own for free.
Open Paddling Clubs
Photo ID
Point. Snap. Identified.
Scanning
Match found
Name plus key details
94%
Photo ID
Point your camera at whatever you found and get a structured identification. No signup.
Open Photo ID
Packing checklist
3 of 4 packed
75%
Essentials
Water & snacks
Layers & rain shell
Safety
First-aid kit
Emergency contacts
Gear Checklists
Printable, save-as-you-go packing lists. Tick items off and pull them up on your phone.
Open Gear Checklists
Kayak trailer
9,600 miles · in service 2020
2 due
Wheel bearings
12,000 mi or 12 mo
Overdue
Straps and tie downs
6 mo
Dec
Hull inspection
12 mo
Aug 2027
Maintenance Schedules
Pick your machine and get its full service schedule. Add your hours to turn intervals into dates.
Open Maintenance Schedules

Free to use, no paywall
No signup to get started
Built into the free Paddling Hubs app

Paddling Clubs

Your crew deserves a home base

A free paddling club page in the directory, plus real member tools in the app. Set up in about a minute.

Roster & link invites: Share one link and your crew joins in a tap.
Group chat: Keep the planning out of the group text.
Events & RSVPs: A shared calendar that knows who’s in.
Live outing map: See the whole group on the map during meetups.

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Common questions

Yes. Every tool listed here is free to use. There's no subscription and no paywall. They're part of how Paddling Hubs stays useful whether or not you ever sign up.

No account is needed to start using the tools. A free account only adds syncing, so your saved spots and plans follow you across the web and the app.

Yes, every tool works in a mobile browser, and they're all built into the free Paddling Hubs app too, so you can pull them up in the field.

Many of the tools are community-sourced, so the more locals add, the better they get. Look for the "add" option inside a tool, or get the app to contribute from the field.

Resources

More to explore

Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.

Videos worth watching

Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.

All videos

YouTube
Golden Rules of Kayaking for Beginners
PaddleTV
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Kayaking | Learn How to Kayak || REI
REI
YouTube
How To Get Into a Kayak
L.L.Bean
YouTube
Kayaking 101: How to Forward Stroke, Sweep Stroke, and Edge
Headwaters Kayak
YouTube
How to Paddle a Kayak - Forward Stroke
Paddling.com
YouTube
5 Mistakes Every New Kayaker Makes... And How To Avoid Them
Headwaters Kayak