Trip, Neshaminy Creek, Class 1 Rapids

Take advantage of higher water levels from Friday and Saturday rain for a trip on the less frequently paddled Neshaminy creek.  This section of the creek has wooded banks and bluffs and large rock outcroppings.  Paddle through stretches of flat water, lots of ripples and some class 1 rapids.  We will stop for lunch along the way. Time on the water for this 9 mile paddle is approximately 4.5 hours.  The Neshaminy is approximately 55 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club

Meet at Bridge Point Park , Edison Road, New Britian, PA  Coordinates: 40.280895909257524, -75.1275468299432.  We will drop off the boats and leave a participant there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Sacketts Ford Rd.

Take Out: at Sacketts Ford Rd, just East of the bridge over the Little Neshaminy, New Britian, PA.  Coordinates: 40.25557608854005, -75.0334793672829.  At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles that we left at Sacketts Ford to take drivers back to Bridge Point Park and get everybody and their boats back together.

To Go On This Trip: Click "REGISTER" and complete the Registration Information.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 a waiver.  Non-members are encouraged to join and complete the waiver before the trip.  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: 

• Transportation of your boat and gear to the trip location.

• Wear a PFD while on the water and you should have a whistle.

• Dress appropriately for cool weather paddling.  There are many online sources of information on how to dress.  Click here for a link to one such online source from Paddle Boston.  Have a dry set of clothes in a waterproof bag in the boat.

• Protect your toes, wear water or close-toed shoes.

Suggestions (for your comfort):

• Bring water to drink and 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.

Questions: email tbmoiani@gmail.com

Rain, inclement weather, or high or low water levels can cancel or reschedule the trip or change the trip location.

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf