Hi everyone, This trip is open to anyone! Requirements are you need to have you own way down the river (canoe or kayak) I recommend a plastic type of canoe or kayak. You need to have your own transportation. Also you will be responsible to determine if you and your families are capable of river travel.
Friday June 6th, we will all meet in the morning at the Inskeep bridge also known as Brixler's Bridge #1 @ 10:30 AM no later!!!!!!!!!!! (GPS 38.70158,-78.49165). We well shuttle the cars around based on who's going. Diving directions for the bridge are: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/co...tab-directions. The first night we will be camped in National Forest along the left side of the river just downs stream of #8 Bealers Ferry boat launch. This is a good spot for a supply drop if on friday you don't want to take all you gear down river. Also anyone that can't make it on Friday morning can put in at this location and still camp friday night with us. I will hang my hammock forum flag to mark the site for late arrivals. If you can't do friday at all, you can put in at #8 Bealers Ferry on Saturday and meet up with the group if you catch us in the morning at camp or Saturday night in camp.
Saturday June 7, we will leave camp #8 (GPS 38.74847,-78.43689) in the morning and float to Compton's Rapid. Camp will be on the left bank of the river just after the rapid. I will hang my hammock forum flag to mark the site for late arrivals.
Sunday June 8, will be a short river day only 1 1/2 miles till take out at #19 (GPS 38.80728,-78.38693) on river left.
It is very easy to find camp areas if you don't make the initial group start. There are number sings along the river marking all the locations on this map here : http://www.shenandoah-river.com/cano...oah-river-map/ . Even though this is a simple map it is all you need on this river. I would make a copy and bring it just incase you fall behind or scoot ahead of the group.
I have never used Shenandoah River Outfitters before but I have hear that they will work with you if you want to rent a canoe for trips like this. If you need a canoe give them a call. Any dealing are between you and them!
If your planning on fishing you will need a VA fresh water license obtained here: http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses/ If you fish without one you will get caught. If you have one, no one will ever ask to see it.
The river has some great bass fishing too. The Shenandoah River is pretty laid back but does have some excitement on it, the worst is Compton Rapids class 2 but no problem it can easily be walked. The camp sites are primitive in National forest no bathrooms or drinking water you will need to bring everything you need. Camp fires are permitted so save some weight and cook on a fire. I recommend a chair for around the fire trust me it's worth it and don't forget your hammock Please post if you planing on joining us on this trip. Thanks all
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