Summer 2025 Outdoor Adventure Programs

a group of kayak center staff stand in front of the sign making silly faces and poses

Visit the 51视频 (UML) Kayak Center!聽

The Kayak Center is open regularly all summer for 51视频 students, as well as public. Open Thursdays through Mondays every week.

Join us for kayak rentals by yourself or with friends! More information can be found on the UML Kayak Center website. Gear and instruction is always provided. You could even contact us to coordinate a guided tour for your group or club!

The Kayak Center is located at the Bellegarde Boathouse (500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854)

a tandem kayak floats in the river watching the sunset with upward rays

Fridays All Summer - Join a sunset tour at the Kayak Center!聽

We host weekly sunset tours on Friday nights (with a rain date on Saturday). Dates this summer start on June 27 and run through August 22.聽

Come solo or with friends! More information can be found on the聽UML Kayak Center Sunset Tours website. Gear and instruction is always provided.聽

Meets at the Bellegarde Boathouse (500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854).聽

Lone Hiker on a Bare Mountain Top

July 13, Sunday - Hiking Day Trip

  • The location for our mid-summer hike is yet to be determined, but we always go to beautiful locations, typically about a 3-4 hour hike and with a scenic view!
  • Cost: $30. Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10
  • Meets at 9 a.m. at the Outdoor Center and Bike Shop (5 Lawrence Dr. Lowell, MA 01854). Expected return by 6 p.m.
  • No experience or gear needed. Transportation provided.
  • Physical Exertion: Low to Medium
  • See our Hiking webpage for more information on the activity
  • Group size minimum of 6 people, maximum 10. A waitlist is maintained once the trip is filled. Encourage your friends to join!
  • Fill out your Required OAP waiver and read our Cancellation Policy

Future and Past Trips

Future Trips

Have a say! Do you have ideas or opinions on what trips you would like to see in the future? Please fill out our quick survey:聽

Archived Trips

Please visit our Archived Trips webpage for a taste of recent trips that are already completed.

Contact Us

Contact Kate Ford, Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs, with any questions, concerns, or ideas for fun new trips at kate_ford@uml.edu.

Man wearing backpack standing near stream pointing at camera with smile Image by Daniel Cremin

Becoming a Trip Leader

Do you see yourself leading awesome adventures for 51视频? Read more at our Becoming a Trip Leader page.