EVENT
DATE: 08/21/2016
TIME: 10:00am (prompt start, estimated end)
Kathy Nicholson will be leading a trip on Sunday August 21. The trip will be from GlenOnoko and ending at either Dunbars or Weissport depending on the vote of those attending. Meeting at the Glen at 10am and shuttle at 10:15. Please contact Kathy at or text/call(302-893-1377) or contact me on the post, Paul Nicholson. This trip is suitable for all those that have completed training. Would love to have a couple of folks that can be safety along with me.
Kathy Nicholson
LOCATION
Lehigh River – Glen Onoko to Jim Thorpe
EXACT COORDINATES:
40.883612, -75.760114
NEAREST ADDRESS:
D & L Trail
Jim Thorpe, PA
18229
MAPPING DIRECTIONS:
Google Mapping
General Information:
Whitewater: this section of the Lehigh River begins with a large pool, great for warming up, then a large continuous rapid great for beginner whitewater kayakers. The scenery is less spectacular on this stretch and a new bridge is (was?) under construction. Obey signs and stay away from construction.
Difficulty & Must Haves:
Class I-II. Section Length: 2 miles Time: 3 hours; depending upon how you work the features. Required Equipment: Boat suitable for whitewater, paddle, skirt, helmet, PFD, whistle, water, dry bag. Required Skills: Paddlers must have good boat control, be able to catch and exit eddies in moving water, ferry and wet-exit safely.
Nice to Have & Human Interest:
Lunch and snacks, extra water, sunscreen, glasses holder, throw-rope.
Additional Notes & Shuttle Info:
40°51’53.8″N 75°44’08.4″W https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zflYkOyGva3E.kmhbUT4uRGOA
Boats can be dropped off at the designated area; please load/unload your equipment as quickly as possible to make room for others. Avoid using the area designated for rafters. It is a quick shuttle to Jim Thorpe – park at the railroad station parking lot. There is a per/car fee of $10 for the day in-season. If you are the shuttle driver, tell the attendant that you are shuttling to avoid the fee. Shuttle drivers should park in the upper lots to leave the good spots for day trippers as a courtesy. There is a composting toilet (no running water) at Glen Onoko. There are toilet facilities with running water inside the train station depot during regular hours. There are plenty of dinner and snack options in Jim Thorpe!
