French Creek-Cambridge Springs PA

DustinSW1627 · 07-04-2023, 01:15 PM

French Creek-Cambridge Springs PA
Trip Leader-Dustin Noel

When- Saturday July 15th

Where- 28367-28866 Miller Station Rd, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 (no exact address for launch)
Very close to the intersections of Miller Station Rd & Pinewood Rd.

GPS 41.8102225,-79.9843204

Time 11 am

You are all cordially invited to paddle July 15th on the White Barn Paddle. You may ask “why do my children call this the White Barn trip”. Well we will be paddling on French Creek in Cambridge Springs, on the most winding section I have ever seen. The name comes from the fact that you paddle for over an hour and come around 5-6 bends to see the same white barn off in the distance. We will meet at Miller Station Bridge at 11am. Then shuttle the cars to the PA Fish and Boat commission launch at the end of Miller station rd. This trip has an easy 3 mile road for anyone that wishes to self shuttle by bike. We will stop for a snack about half way. There is a nice little ice cream shop in Cambridge Springs for those who might be interested after the paddle. Attached are the GPS coordinates for the put in and take out.
Put in
https://goo.gl/maps/xM7JVMeyifcfqp7m6

Take out
https://goo.gl/maps/VTmu25zcAN3wyqSZ7

Thanks Dustin Noel
Dustinnoel@hotmail.com
724-301-4751

mfdanko99 · 07-10-2023, 07:26 PM

I talked to Dustin and he is unable to lead the trip on Saturday due to a death of a close friend.
Would anyone else be willing to lead the trip for Dustin?? I am unable to make it.
Mike

JPTolson · 07-10-2023, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfdanko99

I talked to Dustin and he is unable to lead the trip on Saturday due to a death of a close friend.
Would anyone else be willing to lead the trip for Dustin?? I am unable to make it.
Mike

Mike,
I’m not able to lead the trip for Dustin as I am committed to attending a retirement party and I am still not able to transport my boat. But I’m getting closer.

JP

DustinSW1627 · 07-10-2023, 09:32 PM

I will not be able to make this trip But Mark and Jodi are planing to take over. Thanks and hope to see you all camping at Pymatuning. Dustin

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.

07-04-2023, 01:15 PM	#1
DustinSW1627 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 108 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	French Creek-Cambridge Springs PA French Creek-Cambridge Springs PA Trip Leader-Dustin Noel When- Saturday July 15th Where- 28367-28866 Miller Station Rd, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 (no exact address for launch) Very close to the intersections of Miller Station Rd & Pinewood Rd. GPS 41.8102225,-79.9843204 Time 11 am You are all cordially invited to paddle July 15th on the White Barn Paddle. You may ask “why do my children call this the White Barn trip”. Well we will be paddling on French Creek in Cambridge Springs, on the most winding section I have ever seen. The name comes from the fact that you paddle for over an hour and come around 5-6 bends to see the same white barn off in the distance. We will meet at Miller Station Bridge at 11am. Then shuttle the cars to the PA Fish and Boat commission launch at the end of Miller station rd. This trip has an easy 3 mile road for anyone that wishes to self shuttle by bike. We will stop for a snack about half way. There is a nice little ice cream shop in Cambridge Springs for those who might be interested after the paddle. Attached are the GPS coordinates for the put in and take out. Put in https://goo.gl/maps/xM7JVMeyifcfqp7m6 Take out https://goo.gl/maps/VTmu25zcAN3wyqSZ7 Thanks Dustin Noel Dustinnoel@hotmail.com 724-301-4751

07-10-2023, 07:26 PM	#2
mfdanko99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Champion, OH Posts: 1,267 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Trip Leader I talked to Dustin and he is unable to lead the trip on Saturday due to a death of a close friend. Would anyone else be willing to lead the trip for Dustin?? I am unable to make it. Mike __________________ Mahoning River-Home of the Trumbull Canoe Trails 1975-2024 49 years

07-10-2023, 09:32 PM	#4
DustinSW1627 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 108 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Sorry I will not be able to make this trip But Mark and Jodi are planing to take over. Thanks and hope to see you all camping at Pymatuning. Dustin

07-13-2023, 02:25 PM	#5
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	#6
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	#7
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!