Formerly run by private business, the canoe and bike rental stand located at Assateague Island National Seashore is now run by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program. The stand rents canoes (life jackets and paddles included), adult cruiser bikes, child size bikes (helmets included) and clam rakes. As with the 800-acre farm the program uses to run school trips, special guided trips for groups will be in the offing.

Rentals and guided tours will help pay for Coastal Bays education programs, water quality monitoring, and habitat protection and restoration projects. Other special programs will raise money for environmental groups who want to use their staff to lead trips. A docent program will also enlist Coastal Bays volunteers who want to bask in the sun on Assateague for a good cause.

1. Please handle bikes carefully. They will be inspected upon return for damage.
2. Maintain a safe distance when following other bikes and use caution on the roads.
3. NO double riding
4. Children must be able to sit on the seat and reach the pedals.
5. Bike use is permitted on the roads, bike paths, and any area open to off road vehicle traffic. We recommend you ride on the bike paths where provided.
6. Bike use on any of the seashore Nature Trails is PROHIBITED!
7. Do no overexert yourself, or anyone in your group. Be aware of heat injuries, weather conditions, and biting insects.
8. NO feeding or harassment of the wildlife. Keep your distance!
9. Day rentals must be returned by 5pm!

For Further Information:
Call Canoe & Bike Rental Manager - Blair Catlin
410-726-3217
blair@intercom.net

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