Trip, Perkiomen Creek, Class 1 Rapids and Moving Water

Rainfall this week has raised water level sufficiently to start the trip on the less frequently traveled upper Perkiomen Water Trail.  Paddle through class 1 rapids, ripples and moving water past wooded gorges and bluffs and the towns of Schwenksville and Collegeville.  The time on the water for this 11.5 mile paddle is approximately 4.5 hours including a break for lunch.  There is 1 portage around a dam.  We will eat lunch at the portage. The Perkiomen Creek is approximately 45 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club

Marlborough Access, Route 29, Perkiomenville, PA. Coordinates 40.323157, -75.479553.   We will drop off the boats and leave a participant there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Welakamike.  

Take Out: Welakamike Creekside Park, End of West 1^st Avenue, Collegeville, PA  Coordinates: 40.18136710405185, -75.44833454473586.   At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles that we left at Creekside to take drivers back to Marlborough to get their vehicles and get everybody and their boats back together. (mile 6.2)

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 last week's East Brandywine 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.

• 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 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 Bill Sanders at bill1274@verizon.net

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

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf