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Join the Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club for a Paddle and Potluck at the the Lehigh Gap Nature Center.
If your name ends in A-M bring a main dish, N-Z bring a side or dessert.
The club will run a paddle on the Lehigh from the Nature Center to Walnutport. Be prepared to shuttle at 5 PM. You must be a member of the LVKCC to go on the paddle. You will need a white water kayak, or canoe, PFD with whistle, spray skirt, float bags, paddle, and helmet. Dress for immersion. The water is still on the cool side.
The meal will start around 6:30 PM followed by the monthly business meeting.
This class has been cancelled.
This class has been cancelled.
Ride the D&L Rail trail from the Slatington Trailhead to the Lehighton Outdoor Center and back for a total of 19 miles. The ride pace will be about 8-10 miles an hour.
Be ready to ride a 10 am. Bring water and a snack. Bike helmets are required. We will take a break at the Outdoor Center. There are bathrooms at the trail head and at the LOC.
Be ready to paddle at 6pm at Leaser Lake West launch, 8501 Follweiler Court, Kempton, PA. This is an easy evening paddle of about 4 miles around the lake. Recreational kayaks, canoes or sea kayaks are welcome. PFD with whistle is required. No cotton clothing. Dress for immersion. Bring a head lamp. It may come in handy. Must have launch permit sticker for PA State Parks/Fish Commission access. There are bathrooms at this launch.
LEHIGH RIVER SECTION 3: Glen Onoko to Weissport
Join the Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe for a run on section three of the Lehigh Gorge from Glen Onoko to Weissport. You should have experience paddling in Class II+ rapids. You should also have done a wet exit and know how to swim in moving water. You must provide your own equipment. You will need a whitewater kayak, paddle, PFD with a whistle, spray skirt, helmet, water and a snack. If you have a throw rope and know how to use it, bring that too. Whitewater canoeists, and whitewater IK‘s are also welcome!
Trip size limited to 10 people.
We will meet in the parking lot closest to the bridge that crosses the river. at 9 am.
Be ready to run the shuttle at 10 AM.
If I have any questions about your skill level, I will contact you. Please be prepared to tell me where you have paddled and if you have paddled with any member of the Lehigh Club who could vouch for your skill level.
If I feel we do not have enough skilled boaters to run the trip safely, it will be canceled.
Guide Class – If you’ve ever thought of leading a trip down the river, come to this fun, interactive class on the Lehigh where we will discover how to organize a river trip for the LVKCC, get participation, vet participants, manage people on the river, and river safety/incident management. Plan on a full day, but you’ll be smiling at the end. May 25 from 9-4 on Section III. Email Scott Douglas for more information.
Contact Scott for more information at:Scott@acdcpa.com