PADDLING Whitewater Paddling -- for miles on 05/13/2023 - 05/14/2023 @ 12:00am -- This trip is canceled North Branch of Potomac RiverĀ Class II-IIIĀ May 13-14, 2023Ā https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2430/mainĀ This is a release weekend for the North Branch of Potomac which is a 6 mile stretch from Barnum, WV toĀ Bloomington, MD. Fairly continuous rapids with waves/holes and only short stretches of moving waterĀ between rapids. Estimating release to be between 800 cfs (Class II-III) to 1200 cfs (easy Class III).Ā Expect cold water from a bottom-of-the-dam release (50 degrees). This stretch is a lot a fun and we willĀ be paddling both days of the weekend. There is a small fee collected at the put in so bring cash. PleaseĀ email John or Mary Koeppe at koeppejm at gmail dot comĀ to sign up or contact Mary 608-698-4899. Directions to put in: Directions to Keyser, WV (& Put-In ) from Interstate 81/Virginia...
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PADDLING Whitewater Paddling -- for miles on 05/13/2023 @ 12:00am -- Lehigh River Dam Release
HIKING Saturday Medium Hiking -- for 7 - 9 miles on 05/13/2023 @ 9:00am - 1:30pm -- Join me on a hike that takes you past farms in Pa. into Fairhill Md on rolling terrain though woods and meadows with a few hills, several creeks crossing and a beautiful ruin. Lunch is at 7 miles near the parking lot with an optional 2 more miles on the Mason Dixon Greenway. Ā Bring water and bug spray.
HIKING Saturday Long Hiking -- for 15 miles on 05/13/2023 @ 9:00am - 3:00pm -- Meet at the visitor center at 9am (the gate opens at 9 am). We will do ~15 miles, taking time to enjoy the azaleas, rhododendrons and crab apples. The fee for the arboretum is $15; members are free.Ā Bring water, snack, bug spray and sun screen.
PADDLING Touring Paddling -- for miles on 05/13/2023 @ 10:00am - 3:00pm -- Please email the leader with your cell phone number and any equipment needs to attend. Also, please review the newest Covid-19 policy: WTC Pandemic Safety ā Wilmington Trail Club.
New Member Hiking -- for 3 miles on 05/13/2023 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm -- Join us for a hike in Kennett Square, around town and in the park. Meet at Kennett Square Community Park, 301 E. South Street, Kennett Square, PA.Ā Plan to arrive around 9:45 am for a 10 am start.Ā We can discuss going to a brewpub, a restaurant or a coffee shop at the end of the hike. The parking lot is located on E. South Street between Walnut and Broad, near Kennett High School.Ā If you get lost on the day of the hike, call the Hike Leader on her cell phone.