EVENT
DATE: 10/07/2023
TIME: 12:00am (prompt start, estimated end)
WW Kayak Trip – Lehigh River – White Haven to Rockport or Rockport to Glen Onoko. Must be comfortable on these sections of the river. This is the mega-release weekend. Cold weather immersion gear required and roll highly recommended. This is not a “bomb the river” trip. There will be ample eddying and surfing time. Contact Mary and John Koeppe at koeppejm@gmail.com for information and to sign up.
Not a first timer trip.
LOCATION
Lehigh River – Rockport to Glen Onoko
NEAREST ADDRESS:
650 Rockport Rd
Weatherly, PA
18255
EXACT COORDINATES:
40.965803, -75.757108
ONLINE 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.
Additional Notes: 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!
