A paddle on the Allegheny River from the Kizua Dam outflow to West Hickory. No hurries, no hassles , no worries. Just a laid back set of days.
Arrive at Buckaloons Campground sometime after 2pm on Monday, August 12th. We will stay at the Group Campground. Buckaloons Campground is located off SR 62, just past the bridge that crosses the Allegheny River before Warren Pa.
On Tuesday, August 13th, we will take our boats to the outflow of Kinzua Dam. I will have a trailer capable of hauling 3 or 4 kayaks. We will need to leave several cars back at Buckaloons. We will kayak/canoe back to Buckaloons. Before entering Warren, at the United petroleum factory, there is some faster water, with a few a few standing waves possible. A mile or so later there are some Class 1, Class 1a rapids under the Petroleum St. Bridge in Warren. One can avoid the rapids by going to the right bank, head under the bridge, towards a Canoe launch. The rapids are easily done by some one with moderate to skilled paddling skills. We can view the rapids on our way to the outflow, as we cross a bridge over the Allegheny River, just a couple hundred yards downstream of the Petroleum St bridge. They will be to our left.
On Wednesday August 14th, we travel from Buckaloons to West Hickory. Easy paddle, no rapids, but there might be some shallow spots. Take out is on the left, just past the West Hickory bridge, behind a Penn Dot yard (big yellow trucks). Complete shuttle and go home.
This trip is open to 6 more boats (not people). There are already 6 boats on this trip. Even though a canoe might hold 2 or 3 people, only the "captain" need sign up. The other members of the canoe crew will not need to be accounted for at this time, do not try to sign them in as a guest,that will be taken care of Monday evening. They do not need to Phoenix Members to crew the canoe. No guest boats. Have the guest boat "captain" join the Phoenix if he/she wants to go.
All boats must either be registered in their home state or must have a Pennsylvania launch permit.
PFDs to be worn. Alcohol in moderation. Dogs on a leash, leave your politics home.
Camping fees to be split, so bring cash in small denominations. I guess no more than $30.
Phone (724) 718-3434 for any questions.
