Epic Road Trips    23 July 2006

First things first: Checking the maps and setting up the shuttle.

This one turned out to be pretty straight forward except for a bridge closure making a bit more complicated.

Sun screen - an essential part of the pre-float preparation.

Getting ready to go!

The put-in is at Riverfront Park which also serves as an access point for the Youghiogheny River Rail Trail.

It was a beautiful day - low humidity and in the high 70s/low 80s. A nice change from the oppressive humidity and 90 degree temps we had been experiencing.

Although this trestle still had ties in place I could not determine if it was still in use or not.

There was a well worn trail going up the river bank to the bridge. On that day it was being used by a couple teenagers who were diving of the trestle. Not a good idea.

This is the ruins of the old Schenley Distillery. One of the few structure of any kind we saw.

The crumbling remains of a suspension bridge which went to the distillery.

As above.

For our lunch spot we chose the remains of this trestle foundation.

The old cut sandstone blocks made a good place to pull up the boats.

Although the lighting was not the best for picture taking it made for some great scenery - verdant river banks and big puffy clouds, a perfect summer day.

Betsy looks over the interesting assortment of boats.

After lunch we headed just a short ways down river to the take-out at Dawson. Another great day on the water!

Area map for this float trip.