Trip, Schuylkill River Above Reading, Class 1 and 1+ Rapids

Warm weather all week and the forecast for sun and temperatures in the upper 50’s will be a nice day for an early Spring paddle on the upper Schuylkill starting 20 miles above Reading.  The section of the Schuylkill is pleasantly small and bordered by forests for most of the run.  The river moves along nicely with many riffles and class 1 and 1 plus rapids.  We will take breaks and eat lunch along the way.  The anticipated time on the water for this 10.3 mile paddle is 5 hours.  The Schuylkill is approximately 85 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

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.

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.  We will drop off the boats and leave a participant there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Leesport Access.

Take Out at Leesport Access, 81 W Wall Street, Leesport, PA,.  Coordinates: 40.445658870682095, -75.96724954753662.  Turn from W Wall Street into the Post Office, drive behind the building and turn left and park in the spaces facing the alley.  At the end of the trip, we will use a vehicle left at Leesport to take drivers back to Hamburg to get their vehicles and get everybody and their boats back together.

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