Trip, Schuylkill River, Moving Water/Class 1 Rapids

Join this trip in the cooler morning hours 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, some from old dam remnants. Depending on water levels we may need to get out of your boat for an easy walk over one dam remnant. Approximate trip time for this 8-mile paddle is 3 hours.  Optionally bring a lunch to eat at the takeout at the end of the trip.  The Schuylkill river is approximately 45 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.
• Protect your toes, wear water shoes or close toed shoes.

Suggestions (for your comfort): 

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

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

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

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf