Trip, Upper Schuylkill River, Auburn to Port Clinton, Class 1/1+ and 1 Class 2 Rapid

Sunday’s rain have raised water levels for a trip on this less frequently paddled section of the beautiful Upper Schuylkill.  Much of this run is a remote, woodsy passage past mountain ridges.  The initial mile is a flat water paddle to the Auburn Dam.  A short portage around the dam.  Then the river moves along nicely with many ripples, class 1 and 1 plus rapids and a class 2 rapid.  We will take breaks and eat lunch along the way.  Participants should have good river reading and boat control skills paddling class 1 rapids.  The anticipated time on the water for this 11.1 mile paddle is 5 hours.  The Schuylkill River is approximately 95 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club. Trip was change from Lehigh River, Walnutport Access.

Met at: Auburn Desilting Basin Canoe Launch, 440 Meadow Drive Auburn, PA.  Coordinates: 40.61037738759802, -76.11983710799761.  We will drop off the boats and leave a participant there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Port Clinton.

Take Out: Port Clinton Softball/Baseball Field, Schuylkill Street, Port Clinton, PA.  Coordinates: 40.5787064236384, -76.02950864938006 At the end of the trip, we will use a vehicle left at Port Clinton to take drivers back to Auburn 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.  ACA members complete an online waiver when joining or renewing their membership.  Individuals who are not ACA members may either complete a 1 day event membership paper waiver and pay $10 cash the morning of the trip or join the ACA for $40 which which provides insurance for trips for the next year.

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 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. 

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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