Organizers: Tammie Edwards, Karen Reinhart, & Mark Noltimier

We’ll paddle the upper and lower sections of Slippery Rock Creek: Rose Point to the Eckert bridge (II-III) for more experienced paddlers, and Eckert bridge to Harris bridge (II-II+). Join us for one or both days, and either the whole river or just the lower.

The lower section is a great river for newer paddlers who already have some moving water experience (basic eddying and ferrying, and a wet exit). A roll is not required for the lower section (Eckert to Harris) but it’s encouraged for the upper section.

Detailed description: https://www.keelhauler.org/khcc/slip.pdf

Area map: https://www.keelhauler.org/khcc/sliprock.html

AWA: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/1663/main

Other stuff: https://keelhauler.org/khcc/slip_des.htm

Camping

Breakneck Campground: http://breakneckcampground.com/

We'll establish a group camping location for Friday and Saturday nights. Cost is $10 per person/night. If you want something more substantial (cabin, deck, covered hillside hut), you must reserve that on the website.

Bring

Camping gear and food plus the essential 5 (kayak w/floatation bags, paddle, helmet, PFD, spray skirt) and any other kayaking needs -- water bottle, nose plugs, sunscreen, appropriate footwear and clothing/layers for spring paddling.

Meals

BYO breakfast and packed lunch. Breakfast at the campground and packed lunch (drybag) on the river both days. Dinner either on your own or we’ll find a local restaurant.

Communication

Group communication will be sent using WhatsApp (and text, if you don't have WhatsApp). If you’re not camping with us, or are just meeting us at the put-in in the morning, please make sure you’ve contacted us so we know to expect you and we can loop you in on meeting times/locations. 

Contact: Tammie Edwards at tlgortner@gmail.com (614) 551-9145 if you wish to join this trip or have any questions. SYOTR!