Schuylkill River Kayak Rentals - "Lock 60 Loop"
Details
Rent kayaks from Valley to Summit, LLC and enjoy a 2-3hr tranquil paddle on the Schuylkill Canal and and enjoyable float down the Schuylkill River in Phoenixville. 6 launch times available: 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:00OM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM
Tranquil water, an abundance of wildlife, and lush greenery along the banks make for a relaxing day away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The cost is $45 per person and includes kayak, paddle, life jacket pre-trip instruction & safety talk. You may bring your friends who are not members of this Meetup group at the same price per person. Please note that this trip is not exclusive to this Meetup Group. A RSVP does not reserve your spot, but is a helpful indicator. To reserve your spot(s), please read below for booking and payment instructions. For current availability, please call or text Valley to Summit at 215-543-6171 or email Info@ValleyToSummit.com.
TRIP DETAILS
Description: Enjoy a calm and scenic 4 mile kayaking loop on the Schuylkill River Oak Reach Canal. Wildlife sightings of turtles, blue herons, ducks, and more are abundant. With a 2 mile float down the Schuylkill River and a tranquil return paddle on the historic Oaks Reach canal, this unique trip is a great option for beginner kayakers. 2 portages are required, which means you have to carry your kayak over land to get from the canal to the river and vice versa.
Experience level: Beginner. Great for first time kayakers
Meeting Location: Lock 60 Recreation Area
Total Trip Time: 3 hrs. – begins at meeting time and includes intros, gear outfitting, instruction and kayaking
Dates: Every other Saturday starting May 20 & every other Sunday starting May 28
Meeting Times: 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:00OM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM
Put-In / Takeout Location: Lock 60 Recreation Area.
On-Water Time Allotment: up to 3 hrs.
What's Included: Kayak, paddle, life jacket with whistle, laminated map, waterproof bag (optional)
Available Kayaks: 13 single sit-ins, 11 single sit-on-tops, 4 tandem sit-on-tops, 2 tandem sit-ins
Restroom: porta potty at put-in and take-out
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Online Booking Instructions:
- Visit: https://www.valleytosummit.com/schuylkill-river-kayaking
- Scroll down to "Lock 60 Loop"
- Click the "Book Rentals" button
- Select desired Date and Time
- Select number of Tickets by clicking the (-) and (+) buttons
- Enter Contact Information
- Click yellow "Continue" button at bottom of page (you may have to scroll down)
- Enter credit card information (all major credit cards accepted)
- If the information is correct, then click the yellow "Process Booking" button
- You will receive a detailed confirmation email with exact meeting location and other pertinent information
- Questions? Call or text 215-543-6171 or email Info@ValleyToSummit.com