French Creek-Cambridge Springs PA

Ambridger · 07-13-2023, 02:25 PM

We did agree to lead this trip, however with that said, we are watching the weather and water level. Please check back late Friday PM for the "Go / No Go". Safety first!

KenM · 07-14-2023, 10:59 AM

It's been 35 years since we paddled this section of French Creek. That was an overnight trip. Early May I think. The first day ended with a major (scarry) thunderstorm about 15 minutes after we got to camp.
The next morning was about 35°. We set out paddling in sleet and wind! The trip leader had the foresight to spot a car about half way to take out. It was up a steep incline to road but we bailed out. It must have been a GREAT trip as we are still talking about it!

K & C were hoping to come. With a pit stop and food it's close to 2½ hour drive for us. Paddling in rain may not stop us but with a long drive (X 2) we are unsure. Groan. Will watch the weather. ---KenM

Ambridger · 07-14-2023, 03:24 PM

CANCELLED DUE TO THREAT OF STORMS: Sorry to have to do it, but this would be a 2 hour drive for us also, and there does not seem to be a good bail-out spot. I would rather paddle in snow than rain, and certainly not in a storm.

07-13-2023, 02:25 PM	#1
Ambridger Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ambridge, PA Posts: 252 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	We did agree to lead this trip, however with that said, we are watching the weather and water level. Please check back late Friday PM for the "Go / No Go". Safety first! __________________ Properly worn life jackets save lives. Wear and fasten your PFD!

07-14-2023, 10:59 AM	#2
KenM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Louisville Oh Posts: 389 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	A long time ago... It's been 35 years since we paddled this section of French Creek. That was an overnight trip. Early May I think. The first day ended with a major (scarry) thunderstorm about 15 minutes after we got to camp. The next morning was about 35°. We set out paddling in sleet and wind! The trip leader had the foresight to spot a car about half way to take out. It was up a steep incline to road but we bailed out. It must have been a GREAT trip as we are still talking about it! K & C were hoping to come. With a pit stop and food it's close to 2½ hour drive for us. Paddling in rain may not stop us but with a long drive (X 2) we are unsure. Groan. Will watch the weather. ---KenM

07-14-2023, 03:24 PM	#3
Ambridger Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ambridge, PA Posts: 252 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	CANCELLED DUE TO THREAT OF STORMS: Sorry to have to do it, but this would be a 2 hour drive for us also, and there does not seem to be a good bail-out spot. I would rather paddle in snow than rain, and certainly not in a storm. __________________ Properly worn life jackets save lives. Wear and fasten your PFD!