June 5th Niles to Girard

[mfdanko99]

Jessica and I scouted this section last weekend, very scenic and easy paddle. Little current but dies off as you approach Girard.

River Fest Day 2
Niles to Girard Mahoning River with Public
4.38 Miles

When-June 5th
Where- 120 E 1st St, Niles, OH 44446 Almost under Rt 46 Bridge that crosses the Mahoning River
GPS 41.176313,-80.764651
Time- 10-11am for drop off and signing of waiver for public and any TCT member who hasn?t signed it yet

I will supply Jessica with waiver forms and a small table to use in front of put in before any one hits the water.

Shuttle down to Girard and back to Niles
Parking in Girard can be done at

? Girard City Parking lot 150 N Market St, Girard, OH 44420
? GPS for Parking lot 41.155457,-80.702720
Or

Marshall Street at the take out (Parking is limited at take out)
? Take out address- 355 Marshall Rd, Girard, OH 44420
? GPS 41.154948,-80.708005

1. Don Rex will lead the shuttle since he knows the Niles Girard area best.

2. Then a nice float with a TCT member in front with a radio and a sweeper in back with the other radio.

3. An Optional lunch/dinner at Girard?s Amen Corner?s back room. On W main St. adjacent to Girard City Lot

[Mary Kane]

Erick Fromholzer and I will paddle Sunday, as well!!

[suram]

I plan to be there by 10

[flagsracer9]

After checking many different weather forecasts and talking to Don Rex, we have decided it is best to cancel this trip. The forecasts are all calling for a possibility of thunderstorms all day with an increasing chance thruout the afternoon. The weather forecasts are saying the storms have a big possibility of heavy downpours and strong gusty wind. Heavy rain can cause the river levels to rise quickly in addition to the other hazards of a thunderstorm. With the likely hood of many newbies, and a takeout that is just above the Girard dam, we feel it's best to play it safe and not chance anyone getting hurt.

Thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday run smoothly.