Trip, Lower Lehigh River, Class 1 Rapids/Moving Water

Enjoy an interesting mixture of scenery and river features on the lower Lehigh.  Pass the Steel Stacks, former Bethlehem Steel, the fairly undeveloped and attractive section below it and a canal lock and lock tenders house.  A mix of class 1 rapids, moving water and flat water behind a dam.  1 dam to portage 100 yards partially on the canal towpath and a 100 yard carry from the take out on a paved bike trail to the parking lot.  Some may want to bring a Kayak carrier on their boat.  The anticipated trip time for this 10 mile paddle is 5 hours.  The Lehigh is approximately 75 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

Participants must be American Canoe Association (ACA) members and complete an online waiver.  Uncertain if you have a waiver?  Log into the ACA Website, click “My Profile” and “Date Annual Waiver Expires”.  If it is expired or has never been done click here to complete it.  Non-members are encouraged to join ACA and complete the waiver.  The $40 membership provides insurance for club events for the next year.  The day of the trip ACA members without an annual waiver (bring your membership number) and non-members (pay $10 cash for a 1 day event membership) can complete a paper waiver.

Requirements (for your safety): 

• Wear a PFD while on the water and you should have a whistle.
• Wear a bathing suit or quick drying clothes suitable for getting wet.  If the weather is cool dress in layers and have a set of dry clothes with you in the boat.

Suggestions (for your comfort):

• Bring water to drink and a snack/lunch.
• Bring a dry bag or waterproof container for your personal belongings/extra clothes.
• Have a secure place to carry your car keys.
• Have a set of dry clothes in your car if you want to change for the ride home.

For additional information/to go on this trip please contact the Trip Coordinator: Tom Moiani, tbmoiani@gmail.com.

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf