Trip, East Brandywine Creek, Class 1 Rapids, Moving Water

Take advantage of good water levels from recent rains to paddle pleasant moving water with ripples and easy class I rapids in between.  Woodland, fields and the occasional rock formation border the creek as it passes through park lands and farms.  There is 1 portage around a dam where will stop for a break.  Time on the water for this 8 mile paddle is approximately 3 hours. 

Meet at East Branch Brandywine Trailhead , Downingtown Pike (Route 322) across from Bradford Ave., West Bradford Township, PA  Coordinates: 39.99421856103121, -75.69783648510908.  We will drop off the boats and leave a participant there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Shaw’s Bridge Park.

Take Out: at Shaw’s Bridge Park, 274 S Creek Road, West Chester, PA 19382.  Coordinates: 39.921327901854184, -75.64440751466601.  At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles that we left at Shaw’s Bridge to take drivers back to the East Branch Brandywine Trailhead and get everybody and their boats back together.

To Go On This Trip: Click "REGISTER" and complete the registration Information.  Participants must have completed an American Canoe Association (ACA) Waiver.  ACA Members must complete a paper waiver the morning of the trip if you have not previously completed one on a 2026 trip.  You will need your ACA membership number to complete the waiver.  Individuals who are not ACA members must complete a 1 day event membership waiver and pay $10 cash 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.
• Protect your toes, wear water or close-toed shoes.

Suggestions (for your comfort):

• Bring water to drink and a snack.
• 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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