Any interest in an Allegheny River Trip?

[Grandpa Paddler]

Comtemplating a trip sometime in June. Would do it solo but Grandma won't allow it. Looking at something between Kinzua Dam and Interstate 80 (+/-100 river miles) but not necessarily the entire stretch. 3 days, 5 days 7 days? I'm retired and no longer paddle aggressively so I'm never in a hurry, 6 hrs paddling a day is my limit. Eating is a priority. Just throwing this out to see if there is any interest.

 

[Higgster]

sounds like an interesting and educational trip.

I'm iterested

 

[sweeper]

If it's early June, the 14th I'm headed to Algonquin

Six hours is a good day.

 

[Grandpa Paddler]

If it's early June, the 14th I'm headed to Algonquin

Six hours is a good day.

Six hours is the MAX day. If it ends up shorter, that's fine, too.
An Allegheny River water trail map can be found here http://www.fish.state.pa.us/watertrails/alleg/trailmap.htm

 

[Guest]

I'm interested. Would be a great trip for my Colden Nomad. Not my usual wilderness type paddle, but could be interesting. Short days with an early stop are just my style. Have you got an idea on camping places and shuttle? I think I have a map of this trip somewhere that I bought a WPASCR.

 

[Guest]

Grandpa, I found it! "Allegheny River Guide" by Jack H. Susco. Contact info is Phone 724-525-7013 0r jhanzersususco@yahoo.com Lots of maps and info on just what you want to do.

 

[sweeper]

Six hours is the MAX day. If it ends up shorter, that's fine, too.
An Allegheny River water trail map can be found here http://www.fish.state.pa.us/watertrails/alleg/trailmap.htm

Not a problem, easy does it.

Thanks for the map link

 

[Higgster]

Anxious to try out my "new to me" Curtis Solo Tripper.

Let me know when, I would enjoy the trip.

 

[Guest]

cool higgster, your boat is an older relative to my Nomad. Great grandfather? Never paddled one, I have herd that they are great straight line boats.

 

[Grandpa Paddler]

I'm interested. Would be a great trip for my Colden Nomad. Not my usual wilderness type paddle, but could be interesting. Short days with an early stop are just my style. Have you got an idea on camping places and shuttle? I think I have a map of this trip somewhere that I bought a WPASCR.

Turtle,
I, too have a a trip guide (somewhere) but if I use anything, I use the FBC map that I posted earlier. I grew up 2 blocks from the river in Oil City. I've paddled it from Kinzua to Parker's landing. Depending on what distance we would do, shuttle would take 1 1/2-2 hours round trip. The entire stretch from Kinzua to Elemlenton (I-80) would be +/- 3 1/2 hrs. There are commercial shuttles available but not cheap. On occasion I've been able to get my brother or niece to shuttle since they live not too far away. And no, it's not wilderness but a pleasant paddle. Plenty of camping spots along most sections. If you want to talk, send me a PM and we can meet in Springville for coffee.
Jon

 

[snapper]

Grandpa & Turtle - Have you set any dates for this trip yet? Depending on when you're planning on going, I would be interested; especially if this were to be a mid-week trip. If you'd rather PM me with any details once they're set, that would be great. I'll stay out of the discussion until you have things ready to go from the logistics perspective as my involvement is tentative. I don't want to create any issues for you but once you know the deal, I'd be interested in finding it out. Thanks!

That's all for now. Take care and until next time....be well.

snapper

 

[Grandpa Paddler]

Snapper,
No date yet but probably 1st half of June. My thought was a mid week trip.
Jon

 

[Higgster]

Please keep me in the loop, I'm interested.

the last time I did much camping, I was a Boy Scout.

 

[hidden_lo]

I would be interested depending on the date. Have been wanting to do since I moved to ny

 

[snapper]

Since I usually work weekends, mid-week would work for me as long as I'm around so I'll keep my eyes peeled to see what dates you come up with.

That's all for now. Take care and until next time....be well.

snapper

 

[canube]

I would be interested.....Probably 12 years or so ago, I did a weekend paddle with a bunch of guys from Warren.....mid-May and the (?) mayfly hatch was on. If I didn't have a headnet on, I might have choked to death......Rick

 

[jish1969]

Anxious to try out my "new to me" Curtis Solo Tripper.

Let me know when, I would enjoy the trip.

Higgster was that Curtis the c-list offering in Rochester? I was wishing I had the coin for that one...

 

[Higgster]

Yes, The seller was motivated. He kept coming down in selling price, and negotiated with my son.

PM me, and I will tell you the final sale cost.

I'm waiting for softer water before I try it out.

 

[canube]

I'd probably be paddling a Hemlock Kestral...

 

[Grandpa Paddler]

I will be paddling a Wenonah Wilderness RX. Depending on the water level, the Allegheny can be scratchy in sections. I have tripped with guys paddling composites, they just take fewer chances than I take. Early/mid June it shouldn't be too bad, though. I really hate tripping with guys in higher end canoes, it makes me want to get a Colden Nomad.. Hope to have a tentative date (or 2) soon. Anybody have any preferences?