3/18/12 WEST Fork of the beaver Creek

mfdanko99 · 03-17-2012, 09:26 AM

John Paul and myself our going to meet at 10AM on Steubenville Pike rd (also known as County Hwy 413) were it crosses the creek. There is a small park for a canoe launch there.
GPS- 40.695347,-80.76582

So we can paddle the West Fork of the Little Beaver Creek down to the state park.
Did this section last year, very pretty and mostly flat water with small ripples here and there.
This section is about 12 miles, but more than worth it.

Hope to see you out paddling
Mike Danko

jerry lyda · 03-17-2012, 01:08 PM

Billie and I will be there

rambler · 03-17-2012, 02:37 PM

I'll be joining you also.

Can someone who has paddled this section tell me whether this creek is muddy-bottom or rocky bottom? In other words, will I be scraping or not? Determines which boat I'll bring.

Thanks

rayn · 03-17-2012, 05:15 PM

Why SO early? It is the morning after St. Patrix Day Nite afterall!

Ray O'Votny

JPTolson · 03-17-2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambler

I'll be joining you also.

Can someone who has paddled this section tell me whether this creek is muddy-bottom or rocky bottom? In other words, will I be scraping or not? Determines which boat I'll bring.

Thanks

I've never paddled this before, but my guess is that it is rocky and there will be some scraping.

JPTolson · 03-18-2012, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayn

Why SO early? It is the morning after St. Patrix Day Nite afterall!

Ray O'Votny

Ray,

So we can get back to the pub sooner...

jp

erbego · 03-18-2012, 06:45 AM

Count me in as well.

Erin

JPTolson · 03-19-2012, 09:11 AM

Many thanks to Mike D for organizing a pick up trip down the West Fork of Little Beaver. It had been on my bucket list of rivers. Gage reading at the station below Grimm's bridge on the main stem was 4.13, just about minimum level for the West Fork, but it was still a very pleasant run on this little gem of a stream. Nice turnout of eight TCT folks and beautiful weather made for a perfect way to spend a Sunday.

rambler · 03-19-2012, 12:47 PM

I would also like to thank Mike for organizing this impromptu paddle! I'll try to post my pictures in the next day or so, including a shot of our fearless trip leader doing the hula hoop!

Pictures posted:
http://www.trumbullcanoetrails.org/f...php?albumid=93

mfdanko99 · 03-22-2012, 04:01 PM

What a great trip, and I was very surprised by the turn out for such as short notice.
I really enjoyed paddling with every one and it nice to be able to finally paddle with jim
JP anytime you want to do that run let me know I will join you.

Will try to get the pictures posted soon

Mike Danko

03-17-2012, 09:26 AM	#1
mfdanko99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Champion, OH Posts: 1,268 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	3/18/12 WEST Fork of the beaver Creek John Paul and myself our going to meet at 10AM on Steubenville Pike rd (also known as County Hwy 413) were it crosses the creek. There is a small park for a canoe launch there. GPS- 40.695347,-80.76582 So we can paddle the West Fork of the Little Beaver Creek down to the state park. Did this section last year, very pretty and mostly flat water with small ripples here and there. This section is about 12 miles, but more than worth it. Hope to see you out paddling Mike Danko

03-17-2012, 02:37 PM	#3
rambler Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Akron Posts: 50 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Sounds like fun! I'll be joining you also. Can someone who has paddled this section tell me whether this creek is muddy-bottom or rocky bottom? In other words, will I be scraping or not? Determines which boat I'll bring. Thanks __________________ Jim S "Everyone must believe in something. I believe I'll go canoeing." -- Henry David Thoreau [I] [SIZE="1"]Notice he didn't say anything about kayaking...[/SIZE][/I] :4:

03-17-2012, 05:15 PM	#4
rayn Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 75 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Gees Guys Why SO early? It is the morning after St. Patrix Day Nite afterall! Ray O'Votny

03-19-2012, 12:47 PM	#9
rambler Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Akron Posts: 50 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	I would also like to thank Mike for organizing this impromptu paddle! I'll try to post my pictures in the next day or so, including a shot of our fearless trip leader doing the hula hoop! Pictures posted: http://www.trumbullcanoetrails.org/f...php?albumid=93 __________________ Jim S "Everyone must believe in something. I believe I'll go canoeing." -- Henry David Thoreau [I] [SIZE="1"]Notice he didn't say anything about kayaking...[/SIZE][/I] :4: Last edited by rambler; 03-22-2012 at 07:37 PM.

03-17-2012, 01:08 PM	#2
jerry lyda Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 66 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Billie and I will be there

03-18-2012, 06:45 AM	#7
erbego Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Akron Posts: 56 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Count me in as well. Erin

03-19-2012, 09:11 AM	#8
JPTolson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 902 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Many thanks to Mike D for organizing a pick up trip down the West Fork of Little Beaver. It had been on my bucket list of rivers. Gage reading at the station below Grimm's bridge on the main stem was 4.13, just about minimum level for the West Fork, but it was still a very pleasant run on this little gem of a stream. Nice turnout of eight TCT folks and beautiful weather made for a perfect way to spend a Sunday.

03-22-2012, 04:01 PM	#10
mfdanko99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Champion, OH Posts: 1,268 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	What a great trip, and I was very surprised by the turn out for such as short notice. I really enjoyed paddling with every one and it nice to be able to finally paddle with jim JP anytime you want to do that run let me know I will join you. Will try to get the pictures posted soon Mike Danko