Kayak Twin Creek - Germantown Dam to the Great Miami River
Details
This is a beautiful creek that can only be paddled at certain times of the year. In the summer months, it is too shallow to navigate. This paddle is the entire length of Twin Creek from the dam to the Great Miami River.
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THE PADDLE
We will paddle 10 miles from Germantown Dam to its termination in the Great Miami River at Middletown, Ohio. You can rent a boat through Twin Creek Canoe and Kaya (http://www.twincreekcanoe.com/)k.
We will meet at the the Germantown Dam boat launch area and prepare our boats. Plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before. If you are running late, please call. I will provide my cell number once RSVP's close.
• Start
We will push of from the shoreline at 10:30 AM
• Finish
We should be out of the water 4 PM + or -
• Duration
Expect to spend about 6 hours on the water
• Pace
We will take a leisurely paddle giving plenty of time for camera opportunities
• Distance
This paddle is 10 miles + or -
• Difficulty
This paddle is suitable for paddlers with moving water experience. You must be 18 years of age or older and sign the liability waiver. Its not a hard paddle, however their are obstacles to maneuver.
• What You See
Old railroad bridges, beautiful forests, wildlife, more
• Restrooms
There are 2 parks that we will pass by that have restrooms. Else, its back to nature.
• Food
We will have lunch on the water. Bring plenty of food, water and snacks.
•-Equipment
A boat that tracks well would be ideal, but not necessary. There are some spots that you will need to get out of the boat and pull over the shallow spots. A bit flatter or non-ridged hull is better.
• What to Bring
PFD and all your summer-weather stuff...sun hat / water / sun screen / bug spray, lights, dry clothes, dry shoes, and safety equipment. Food and water. Bring a towel as to respect the vehicle owner in which you share a shuttle.
PLEASE NOTE: This is the first time I have attempted to paddle this waterway this year and as such, there may be strainers, and obstacles that may require portage. With that said, if you are an adventurous type, have moving water kayak experience, and would like to visit this rarely paddled gem, read on...
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DIRECTIONS
Boat Launch:
Germantown Metro Park (http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Germantown/Home.aspx), Germantown Dam tailwaters boat launch located at 7481 Creek Road, Germantown, Ohio 45327 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/7481+Creek+Rd/@39.6361009,-84.401517,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x884065a956019ef3:0xfbeef41d4a094307) at 10:00 AM.
Take Out:
Coordinates 39.5442247 -84.3482752 at Miami River Reserve Park.
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GRUB
TBD
MAPS AND INFORMATION
Download
Great Miami River
Water Trail Map
Side 1: (1.7MB)
Download
Great Miami River
Safety Tips
Side 2: (353 KB)
Request a Printed
Map by Mail
Great Miami River Watershed Water Trails
GAUGES
USGS National Water Information System
USGS 03272000 Twin Creek Near Germantown OH (http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv/?site_no=03272000&agency_cd=USGS)
National Weather Service (NOAA)
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service - Twin Creek at Germantown (http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=iln&gage=gero1)
American Whitewater
Listed Ohio Rivers (http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/OH/)
WEATHER
Accuweather for Germantown, Ohio (http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/germantown-oh/45327/weather-forecast/2238686)
LIABILITY WAIVER REQUIRED
I will ask that you sign ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY (https://www.meetup.com/movingwater/pages/ACCIDENT_WAIVER_AND_RELEASE_OF_LIABILITY) when you arrive for this event or you can update your profile to indicate your acceptance of the risk. I love you guys, but I love my family more. Additionally, I will ask that you provide emergency contact information that will be destroyed after the paddle.
CANCELLATION
This paddle will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather or unsuitable river conditions.
GUESTS
No guests on the sign up. Just ask your friends to sign up on Meet Up and RSVP to the paddle. In this, we ensure everyone has accepted the liability waiver. this protects everyone on the event.
KAYAK RENTAL OPTIONS
Boat rental available through Twin Creek Canoe and Kayak
http://www.twincreekcanoe.com/