Conneaut Creek 4-7-23

mfdanko99 · 04-08-2024, 05:12 PM

What an amazing day on Conneaut Creek.
We had 11 paddlers (8 Kayaks & 3 Canoes) make there way down the creek.
Many class I and Class I+ rapids to keep things interesting and fun.
We were lucky and had lunch right across from a bald eagles nest. Ed Rigby had binoculars that helped us see them in the nest.

After lunch the wind picked up and made the Canoes work harder but still a great trip.
Weather was clear and in the high 40's. Water level started at 2.97 ft and when we finished it was 2.58 ft. Conneaut Creek was dropping fast. Glad we got to paddle it while it was run able.
Afterward a group stopped for dinner at Kay's place for great food and company.
Thank to all who came
Mike Danko

JPTolson · 04-08-2024, 09:12 PM

Besides a big heap of gratitude for trip leader, Mike Danko, special thanks are also in order for club members Jodi Vallecorsa and Bob Danko. They did not paddle, but both ran the shuttle which meant that none of the paddlers had to bum a ride back to the put in at the end of the trip. Jodi also took lots of photos including this group shot of the paddlers plus Bob.

ConneautCreekpaddlers.pdf

04-08-2024, 05:12 PM	#1
mfdanko99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Champion, OH Posts: 1,273 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Trip Review What an amazing day on Conneaut Creek. We had 11 paddlers (8 Kayaks & 3 Canoes) make there way down the creek. Many class I and Class I+ rapids to keep things interesting and fun. We were lucky and had lunch right across from a bald eagles nest. Ed Rigby had binoculars that helped us see them in the nest. After lunch the wind picked up and made the Canoes work harder but still a great trip. Weather was clear and in the high 40's. Water level started at 2.97 ft and when we finished it was 2.58 ft. Conneaut Creek was dropping fast. Glad we got to paddle it while it was run able. Afterward a group stopped for dinner at Kay's place for great food and company. Thank to all who came Mike Danko __________________ Mahoning River-Home of the Trumbull Canoe Trails 1975-2024 49 years

04-08-2024, 09:12 PM	#2
JPTolson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 903 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Special Thanks Besides a big heap of gratitude for trip leader, Mike Danko, special thanks are also in order for club members Jodi Vallecorsa and Bob Danko. They did not paddle, but both ran the shuttle which meant that none of the paddlers had to bum a ride back to the put in at the end of the trip. Jodi also took lots of photos including this group shot of the paddlers plus Bob. ConneautCreekpaddlers.pdf Last edited by JPTolson; 04-08-2024 at 09:16 PM.