paddlding through 250 years of History
DAY BY DAY
The Route
107 miles of the Allegheny River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic River — through ancient forests, historic river towns, and landscapes that tell the story of America. Kickoff celebration is Sunday, July 26 in Warren, PA. Paddling launches Monday, July 27.
KICKOFF · SUNDAY, JULY 26
Warren, PA — Kickoff Celebration
Join us at 20 Clark Street, Warren, PA, for the opening celebration from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Evening program, gathering of participants and invited guests, and preparation for the journey ahead.
This is for paid participants and invited guests, and not open to the public.
Lodging is on your own for Sunday night. We are working on securing an area for camping.
DAY 1 · MONDAY, JULY 27 · 7 MILES
POINT pARK (Warren) → Buckaloons Recreational Area
Launch at 10:00 AM for a half-day paddle (8 miles)— a gentle introduction to the river.
Evening Program - SENECA NATION HERITAGE
CAMP AT BUCKALOONS
SHOWERS AVAILABLE
DAY 2 · TUESDAY, JULY 28 · 15 MILES · OVERALL: 22
Buckaloons → Tidioute Access
Launch at 8:00 AM. A full day's paddle through Wild & Scenic river country (15 miles). Lunch at Mouth of Conklin Run
DAY 3 · WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 · 15 MILES · OVERALL: 37
Tidioute Access → Tionesta PFBC Access
SHUTTLE 5 mile PM & AM
CAMP AT TIDIOUTE ACCESS
Evening Program - THE LUMBER ERA
Launch at 8:00 AM. A full day paddle through Wild & Scenic river country. Lunch at West Hickory Access Area.
Evening Program - OIL HISTORY
Lodge at the west forest High School
DAY 4 · THURSDAY, JULY 30 · 13 MILES · OVERALL: 50
Tionesta → ORA President Boat Launch (Oil City)
launch at 8:00 AM. A half -day journey ends at Oleopolis . A full days paddle on a beatuiful stretch of the river, that takes you past the only working landlocked lighthouse in Pennsylvania.
Lucnch at the ffuture home of the President Townshhip Access area being developed by the Oil Region Alliance.
Evening Program - THE RIVER'S STORY
Shuttle to the Oil REGION vENANGO cAMPUS FOR OVERNIGHT LODGING.
SHOWERS AVAILABLE
Half Journey ends
DAY 5 · FRIDAY, JULY 31 · 9 MILES · OVERALL: 59
Riverfront Park (Franklin) → Village of Brandon
Launch at 1:00 PM from Riverfront Park, Franklin. A half-day on water . Paddle one of the most popular sections on the southern section of the Allegheny Wild and Scenic River.
Evening Program - IRON FURNANCE HERITAGE
SHUTTLE TO CRANBERRY HIGH SCHOOL FOR LODGING
DAY 6 · SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 · 16 MILES · OVERALL: 75
Village of brndon → Emlenton Borough
The final stretch! Lunch at Rockland Station Road Trailhead. Journey ends under the SR-38 Bridge, Emlenton Boro.
Dinner at Lille IT before shutlling back to Warren.
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