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Forum: Local Waters 06-10-2021, 07:35 AM
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Posted By swampboy62
Nasty stuff, for sure. Another one we have...

Nasty stuff, for sure.

Another one we have around here that's just as bad is wild parsnip. Looks a lot like wild hemlock, but yellow flower umbrels. And the sap can cause permanent skin damage,...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 03-22-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,826
Posted By swampboy62
Allegheny National Forest

Paddled Spring Creek in PA, a trib of Clarion River, in January. Had wet suit and semi-dry top, neoprene gloves & boots, etc.

Mild solo trip, with one stand out moment. On shore to look at a...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 11-29-2020, 09:23 PM
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Views: 5,977
Posted By swampboy62
I've been using an older version of this filter...

I've been using an older version of this filter for 20 years, with no real complaints. Attaches to a Nalgene bottle, completely field serviceable, with a replaceable ceramic filter.

...
Forum: Local Waters 01-07-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,787
Posted By swampboy62
Same here. I'm curious what gives a county...

Same here.

I'm curious what gives a county park system the right to close a navigable waterway to the public.

Steve Z
Forum: Trips (Unofficial) 09-10-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,603
Posted By swampboy62
I made a quick run from the Mill down to...

I made a quick run from the Mill down to Sprucevale yesterday (Sunday) in the heavy rain. The water came up about 9" during my paddle.

Very nice conditions, with no river wide strainers. The big...
Forum: Trips (Unofficial) 06-15-2018, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,044
Posted By swampboy62
With the new bridge at Frew Mill Road I think you...

With the new bridge at Frew Mill Road I think you can take out river left just upstream from the dam. There is only enough room roadside for a couple of cars though.

Upstream access points that I...
Forum: Trips (Unofficial) 05-25-2018, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,044
Posted By swampboy62
Easy WW Monday?

Thinking about a lower Slippery Rock Creek run on Monday.

Gauge reads 440 cfs now and is dropping. Some rain forecast over the weekend, but I'm guessing it won't be enough to make a big...
Forum: Trips (Unofficial) 05-25-2018, 08:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,247
Posted By swampboy62
That's one of my maps. I've ridden that trail...

That's one of my maps. I've ridden that trail probably a hundred times. The flow level is an educated guess, but it probably on the low side. Maybe my tolerance for low water runs is decreasing,...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 05-17-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,512
Posted By swampboy62
It might be that I shouldn't butt in, as I'm not...

It might be that I shouldn't butt in, as I'm not a member and not informed about the situation - just an interested bystander local paddler...

I'm part of the effort to help Trumbull Metroparks...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 04-12-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,835
Posted By swampboy62
Cooks Forest boat access campsite

I was looking at the 'new' Clear Creek State Forest/Cook Forest State Park/Clear Creek State Park map, researching some of the trails downstream of Cooksburg for possible mtb - and I noticed a canoe...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 03-27-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,401
Posted By swampboy62
Ohio water trails info

New Ohio trails website is here. When you get their map up, you can turn on just the water trail features. Looks like there's a lot of info.

https://trails.ohiodnr.gov/trails/

Steve Z
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 03-12-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,221
Posted By swampboy62
Mahoning R. rescue

Saw this today:

http://www.tribtoday.com/news/latest-news/2018/03/sun-1110-p-m-safety-crews-rescue-woman-from-water/

Steve Z
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-04-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,385
Posted By swampboy62
I was going to direct you to a couple of paddling...

I was going to direct you to a couple of paddling groups local to your area, but I see Bradstreet Sea Kayakers and Chagrin River Canoe & Kayak Club are apparently gone.

That leaves Keelhaulers...
Forum: Trips (Official) 08-24-2017, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,099
Posted By swampboy62
I think there is access at 168, but it's been a...

I think there is access at 168, but it's been a long while since I've been that way.

Checked out Google maps to refresh my memory. When coming from east to west across the river, just past the...
Forum: Trips (Unofficial) 06-12-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,124
Posted By swampboy62
I put in at Eckert Bridge, which is off the dead...

I put in at Eckert Bridge, which is off the dead end Cheeseman Road. If it's your first time there, you can drive the rough dead end all the way down to the bridge - even if it looks like you can't....
Forum: Trips (Unofficial) 06-12-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,124
Posted By swampboy62
No takers on the trip, but my wife agreed to be...

No takers on the trip, but my wife agreed to be shuttle bunny, so I got in a nice paddle in the afternoon.

Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, and just enough waves to make it fun. Around 300...
Forum: Trips (Unofficial) 06-09-2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,124
Posted By swampboy62
Slippery Rock Cr. Saturday

Been waiting for the flow to drop to friendly levels, and I think it's about there.

Gauge says 386 cfs now, dropping slowly, and a 25% chance of rain tonight. If they don't get significant rain...
Forum: Local Waters 06-08-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,961
Posted By swampboy62
Everywhere has unsafe spots. Heading from...

Everywhere has unsafe spots.

Heading from Foster, a good bet on a take-out would be Canoe City Park on Leavitt Road in Leavittsburg, which is a safe enough area. If they would prefer a more rural...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 05-25-2017, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,696
Posted By swampboy62
Great idea. The general public really doesn't...

Great idea. The general public really doesn't understand the power in those innocent looking boils downstream of a low head.

I know a mtbr who is interested in starting kayaking. For some reason...
Forum: Trips (Official) 04-21-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,252
Posted By swampboy62
Water level is dropping pretty steadily, and will...

Water level is dropping pretty steadily, and will likely be at around 800 cfs for the trip. That isn't high by any means.

If the bottom section doesn't make if for you at that level, try doing...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 04-10-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,128
Posted By swampboy62
That must be a beautiful place to hike. I'm...

That must be a beautiful place to hike.

I'm wondering about from the covered bridge to where the gradient ends, near where Warner Hollow Road comes close to the creek before straightening out as...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 04-09-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,128
Posted By swampboy62
Yesterday turned out to be the perfect day to be...

Yesterday turned out to be the perfect day to be on East Sandy Creek. Water was higher than usual, but not high enough to start washing out the waves & rapids. Not another paddler on the creek (as...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 04-07-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,128
Posted By swampboy62
Trying to analyze what the precip maps and USGS...

Trying to analyze what the precip maps and USGS gauges are telling me.

Today would definitely be the day to hit the smaller Allegheny Gorge creeks. The question is what will hold for the next 24...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 04-06-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,128
Posted By swampboy62
I've been watching the forecast with a keen eye,...

I've been watching the forecast with a keen eye, hoping for a good weekend of paddling. The rain last night, and more coming tonight could bring good things.

Hard to tell if any of the small...
Forum: Trips (Official) 04-03-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,187
Posted By swampboy62
Just a note for future trip planning. For...

Just a note for future trip planning. For Pymatuning Creek you can easily access if from Milligan East Road. This dead end heads east from route 7, just above Burghill. There is a gravel parking...
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