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Join the River Town Program for a one-day paddle along the scenic Monongahela River from Point Marion to Greensboro. Beginners and experienced paddlers alike are welcome! The trip, approximately 6 miles, will include educational presentations, as well as an optional side trip up Dunkard Creek. Pre-registration is required and registration will end on October 14th, 2012 or when all spots are filled.

Agenda

Subject to Change

9:45 a.m. Check-in

10:30 a.m. Welcome from local leaders

10:45 a.m. Safety talk and paddling instruction

11:00 a.m. Put-in at Point Marion

12:15 p.m. Lunch (provided)

12:45 p.m. Presentation

1:30 p.m. Paddle up Dunkard Creek and back to Monongahela River

4:00 p.m. Take out in Greensboro

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Shuttles back to vehicles in Point Marion

* Shuttles will end at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Cost

Adult- $15

Children under 16- $10

Register now at this link.

Cost includes lunch, water and snacks, shuttle service, educational presentations, a commemorative t-shirt, and ACA one-day insurance.

Participants can bring their own canoe or kayak, but must have a Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) launch permit, or rent a canoe from our Fall Paddle partner, Wilderness Voyageurs (details below). If you bring your own equipment please be sure to bring a personal floatation device for everyone in your canoe/kayak. All participants must wear an approved PFD on the water.

Equipment Rental

Don’t have a boat? No problem! Please contact our Fall Paddle partner, Wilderness Voyageurs, to reserve a canoe, paddle, and approved personal flotation device (PFD). Cost: $15/person. Call Wilderness Voyageurs at 1-800-272-4141 or 724-329-1000. You must reserve a boat in advance; no rentals will be available on the day of the event.

Contact

For questions regarding the Fall Paddle on the Mon, please contact Jenna Gatto at 724-603-3151 or sca.jlgatto@gmail.com.