Trip, Schuylkill River, Moving Water and Class 1 Rapids

A close to home paddle on this pretty section of the Schuylkill River above and through Valley Forge National Park.  Much of the shoreline is undeveloped.  Primarily a moving water run with a few easy rapids. One class 1+ rapid through a breach in the Goodrich dam remnants.  Either run this fun rapid or do an easy portage around it.  The approximate trip time for this 10 mile paddle including a break for lunch is 3 hours. The Schuylkill Canal Park is approximately 45 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

Meet at Schuylkill Canal Park, 31 Bridge Street, Mont Clair, PA, Coordinates 40.14585824366342, -75.50783400500805.  Turn off Bridge Street onto Towpath Road and park at the parking lot adjacent to the canal lock. We will drop off the boats and leave several participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Betzwood.  There is a porta potty at this location.

To Go On This Trip: Click "REGISTER" and complete the registration Information.  Participants must have completed an American Canoe Association (ACA) Waiver.  The ACA is updating their online waiver platform.  In the interim all participants must complete a paper waiver the morning of the trip if you did not already complete one on a 2026 trip.  You will need your ACA membership number to complete the waiver.  Individuals who are not ACA members must pay $10 cash for a 1 day event membership the morning of the trip.

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

• 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 a 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.

Trip Updates: Will be sent via email up to the day before the trip. 

Questions: Contact Tom Moiani at tbmoiani@gmail.com

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

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