Fellow Paddlers,
Here are the official club trips scheduled for the 2016 paddling season. Trips for July 24, September 25, and October 9 and 23 will be determined at the club picnic on July 10. Watch the official trips section of this forum for meeting times and locations posted by trip leaders or for changes to the schedule. In addition, check the unofficial trips section for last minute pick-up trips throughout the year. See everyone on the water!
Sunday, March 20
Shenango River – Ice Breaker Run
Section: Nassau to Millenium
Leader: Mike Danko
Sunday, April 3
Grand River
Section: Harpersfield to Hidden Valley Park
Leader: Rich Klasen
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 8, 9, and 10 –
CANCELLED due to unfavorable weather
Pine Creek – Camper (cabins and heated trailers also available)
Sections: Friday, Upper Pine, Kenshire Campground to public launch (nine miles);
Saturday, Pine Creek Gorge, Pine Creek Outfitters to Blackwell (17 miles)
(Shuttle service – $12/person plus $5/boat);
Sunday, Upper Pine, Galton to Kenshire Campground (four miles)
Leader: Bruce Ambrose
Sunday, April 17
Little Beaver Creek
Section: Sprucevale to Ohio River
Leader: Mike Danko
Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24 –
CANCELLED due to low water
Tionesta Creek - Primitive River Camping
Section: Sheffield to Kellettville Bridge
Leader: Jim Bozdog
Sunday, May 1 –
CANCELLED due to unfavorable weather; may be made up as a side trip at a later date
French Creek
Section: Utica to Franklin
Leader: Mike Danko
Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15 –
Rescheduled from April 23 and 24
Tionesta Creek - Primitive River Camping
Section: Sheffield to Kellettville Bridge
Leader: Jim Bozdog
Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22
Clarion River – Camping at Jerry’s and Billie's place
Sections: To be determined
Leader: Jerry Lyda
Saturday, June 4
Mahoning RiverFest
Section: B&O Station
Need strong member turnout to help with canoe and kayak rides for the public
Sunday, June 5
Mahoning River –
CANCELLED due to unfavorable weather.
Section: Niles to Girard
Leader: Mike Danko
Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12
Clarion River – Primitive River Camping
Section: Ridgeway to Heath Pump Station
Leader: Jim Bozdog
Saturday, June 25 (side trip)
Shenango River Paddlefest
Section: To be determined
No official trip leader
Sunday, June 26
Lake Wilhelm – Pioneer Frolic Festival
Maurice Goddard State Park
Leader: Steve Preston
Sunday, July 10
Mahoning River – Club Picnic and Meeting
Section: Canoe City
Leader: Mike Danko
Sunday, July 24
Mahoning River
Section: B&O Station to Lowellville
Leader: Mike Danko
Sunday, August 7
Allegheny River – Foxburg Run
Section: Emlenton to Parker
Leader: Mike Danko
Saturday, August 13 (side trip)
Paddlepalooza
West Branch State Park
Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14
Allegheny River – Primitive River Camping
Section: Kennerdell to Emlenton
Leader: Jim Bozdog
Friday, August 19 (raindate: Saturday, August 20)
Lake Milton/Mahoning River – Moonlight Run
Section: Sue’s place to Berlin Dam and back
Leader: Sue Ramdin
Sunday, August 28
Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela – Three Rivers Run
Section: Millville Launch on Allegheny to South Side Park on Monongahela
Leader: Mark Vallecorsa
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 9, 10, and 11
Allegheny River – Buckaloons Camper
Sections: To be determined
Leader: Rich Allen
Sunday, September 25
Tuscarawas River
Section: To be determined
Leader: Mike Danko
Sunday, October 9
Connoquenessing Creek
Section: Upper
Leader: Bruce Ambrose
Sunday, October 23
Shenango River
Section: West Middlesex to Nassau
Leader: Jim Bozdog
Sunday, November 13
Cuyahoga River
Section: Headwaters (Geauga County)
Leader: Jessica Hoffart
Sunday, December 11
Mahoning River – Chilly Chili Run and Meeting
Section: Canoe City
Leader: All
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Procrastinator’s Christmas Party