Schuylkill River, Class 2 Rapids, Bridgeport to Philadelphia Canoe Club

Paddle a diverse number of river features from Bridgeport 11 miles to the Philadelphia Canoe Club.  The trip starts with easy rapids, ripples and moving water past Norristown and Conshohocken and then slows to flat water for several miles to the Flat Rock Dam.  Portage the dam and paddle Class 2 rapids, moving and flat water to the canoe club.  Much of the river is tree lined but roads and buildings can be heard and seen in the background.  Helmets are recommended for this trip and will be available from the club.    Time on the water including lunch is approximately 5 hours.  Consider using a club boat instead of transporting your boat for the trip.  Stay for the Club dinner meeting at the end of the trip.

Meet at the take out (Philadelphia Canoe Club, consolidate boats onto cars, leave some cars at the Club and drive to the put in.  At the end of the trip, we will use vehicles left at the Club to take drivers back to Bridgeport to their vehicles and get everybody and their boats back together.

Take Out: Philadelphia Canoe Club, Ridge Road, Philadelphia, PA,  Meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club 4900 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA Coordinates: 40.01383244134094, -75.20675269181024. 

Put In Bridgeport Access (Behing Frosty Falls Ice Cream) Water Street, Bridgeport, PA, Coordinates: 40.109072809461004, -75.34603544027786.  

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 a bathing suit 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.

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

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

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