Trip, Upper Schuylkill River, Class 1, 1+ Rapids, CHANGED TO MAIDEN CREEK THE MORNING OF THE TRIP

Spring rains have raised water levels for a trip on this less frequently paddled section of the Upper Schuylkill.  Much of this run is a remote, woodsy passage past mountain ridges.  The river moves along nicely with many ripples, class 1 and 1 plus rapids and a class 2 rapid.  Helmets are recommended for this trip.  Club helmets will be available for use if you do not own a helmet. There is one dam to portage.  We will take breaks and eat lunch along the way.  The anticipated time on the water for this 10.8 mile paddle is 5 hours.  The Schuylkill River is approximately 105 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

Meet at Auburn Landing Route 895 (Market Street)  Auburn, PA.  Coordinates: 40.6022163633856, -76.08847689227093.  We will drop off the boats and leave a participant there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Hamburg.

Meet at Hamburg Community Park, Park Road and Locke Alley, Hamburg, PA.  Coordinates: 40.55941967790522, -75.98786568243004.  Park in the pull in spaces at the end of Park Road after Locke Alley.  At the end of the trip, we will use a vehicle left at Hamburg to take drivers back to Auburn to get their vehicles 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.
• Wear 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.
• 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 Mark Sagin at saginmark@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