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Kayaking and Canoeing

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Kayaking/Canoeing Information

Pennsylvania contains many small rivers and streams throughout the state which we take advantage of. Trips range from beginner flat-water trips to Class III whitewater kayaking and rafting trips. Safety equipment and training are always provided!

Links

This is a great resource site for all kinds of paddlers. It’s a great site for other outdoors stuff too!

 

 

 

Destinations

Yellow Breeches

The Yellow Breeches is a Class I-II creek. You can see part of it which runs through campus near the athletic fields. It’s a great creek for beginners because most of it is flat water. For your information, there is a put-in location at the covered bridge. You can follow the Breeches for about three miles and take out by the “D-Lot” parking area.

Dauphin Narrows

The Dauphin Narrows is part of the Susquehanna River. It is very wide and has strong currents. Most of it is Class I-II.

Codorus Creek

A fun whitewater river that offers Class III rapids and occasionally Class IV. Experts are advised only to run this river with the correct equipment, training, and leaders.

Muddy River

A whitewater river that offers Class III and Class IV rapids. Experienced paddlers are advised only to run this river with the correct equipment, training, and leaders.

Shenandoah River

The Shenandoah Staircase is a classic run that has an appeal to a wide variety of paddlers. Lower water creates a superb training ground for the beginner paddler to hone their skills. Medium water creates several small and fun play spots to delight the play boater. High water brings out the big water enthusiasts and the extreme rodeo stars. The run is 1.9 miles but you can easily play for three or four hours!