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

Good water levels from spring rains and and the forecast for sun and temperatures in the 70’s will be a nice day for an early Spring paddle on the upper Schuylkill starting 20 miles upriver from 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.

Meet at Hamburg Community Park, Park Road and Locke Alley, Hamburg, PA.  Coordinates: 40.55941967790522, -75.98786568243004, Mile 99.0.  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.  .  At the end of the trip, we will use a vehicle left at Hamburg to take drivers back to Auburn to get their vehicles and get everybody and their boats back together.

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.

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 a 2026 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.

• The air temperature is forecast to be in the 70's and the water temperature in the 50's.  Recommend dressing in quick drying clothes or a wetsuit wear and having 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 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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