From: "Peggy Pings" mpings@wvu.edu Date: June 13, 2012 6:47:54 PM EDT To: <Peggy mpings@wvu.edu Subject: Paddle Dunkard 6/23, 10a-2p
Please join us Saturday, June 23, for a relaxing paddling adventure on a section of Dunkard Creek, from Gas Company Road (near Mount Morris PA) to Old Water Works Road (near Davistown PA), about 4 miles. RSVP requested. Scroll down for details....
On April 12, I sent you information about 5 paddling trips on the Mon River. The June 17 trip on the Mon River at Greensboro PA is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Instead, we are offering a trip on Dunkard Creek on June 23.
The Izaak Walton League of America – Harry Enstrom Greene County PA Chapter presents
PADDLE TRIP: Saturday, June 23, 2012 Beginner Canoe and Kayak Outing All Experience Levels Are Welcome
Sat, June 23, 10am-2pm. Dunkard Creek (Gas Company Road near Mt Morris PA to Old Water Works Road near Davistown PA, about 4 miles). DIRECTIONS TO DUNKARD CREEK AT GAS COMPANY ROAD BRIDGE: -TAKE I-79 EXIT AT MOUNT MORRIS, PA -TURN EAST, THEN TURN LEFT ONTO GAS COMPANY ROAD (SR2009) -THE TRUCK STOP WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT -PROCEED ABOUT 2 MILES AND BEAR LEFT AT THE FORK IN ROAD -PROCEED ABOUT 0.25 MILES AND A GAS COMPRESSOR STATION WILL APPEAR ON THE LEFT AND THE BRIDGE OVER DUNKARD IS JUST AHEAD.
NOTE: Meet at 10am. Total trip with shuttling may take till 2pm or so. Trips are set up to be self-sufficient, fun, exploratory trips. Quick paddling lesson is included. Everyone is responsible for their own self & safety, food/drinks, gear, boats. You must have a personal flotation device (PFD) lifejacket for each person. Meet at the put-in by 10am, and we will set up shuttle together (this could take an hour). Please try to be early. If water level on Shannopin Gauge (http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?03072000) is below 2.0 feet, we will paddle a different section with deeper water.
COST: These trips are insured by Paddle America Club, and are provided at no cost to American Canoe Association members. Non-members must pay $5/trip. Everyone must sign a waiver form (attached).
Please RSVP your interest, and for directions to the put-in. Peggy Pings mpings@wvu.edu Trip co-leader Core WV 304.879.5622 home 304.282.7464 cell (no signal at home)
John Yesenosky justyjohn1@yahoo.com Trip co-leader Garards Fort PA 724-966-7367 home 724-880-5531 cell
Canoe & Kayak Rentals: Keith McManus, Greensboro, PA 304.