May 21 Massanutten Hike and Shenandoah Paddle
Barry Winkelman
This is the May 21 Massanutten Hike and Shenandoah Paddle
You’re receiving this notice early because I need a preliminary head count for the number of canoes and kayaks we are renting for the May 21 Massanutten hike and Shenandoah paddle. We will be renting boats from the Downriver Canoe Company at Bentonville Landing on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. We want to get started at 8:00 AM from Bentonville Landing and should be back to Bentonville Landing NLT 6:00 PM (so the Centreville carpoolers will meet at 6:45 AM). You can check the Downriver Canoe Company website at http://www.downriver.com for directions, rental fees ($44 kayak, $65 canoe), release forms, and water levels. You can download and fill in the release form ahead of time. The paddle portion will take about 3-1/2 hours in “normal” conditions.
Tuesday, May 21 – Massanutten Hike and Shenandoah Paddle (PATC Map_G) Beginning at the Downriver Canoe Company at Bentonville Landing on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, we will climb the Tuscarora Trail and follow the Massanutten Trail south. We will descend the Indian Grave Ridge Trail to Seak Ford Landing where we will eat lunch and pick up the delivered kayaks or canoes to paddle down the Shenandoah back to Bentonville Landing; about 12 miles of hiking with 1800 ft. of ascent and 12 miles of paddling. Check the Downriver Canoe Company website at http://www.downriver.com for directions, rental fees, release forms, and water levels. Canoe/kayak reservations will be made by the Leader in advance. A non-paddling option will be available. INFO: Barry Winkelman (cfar...@gmail.com) 301-367-7547
Meet at the Downriver Canoe Company at Bentonville Landing at 8:00 AM or at Centreville at 6:45 AM. Take I66 west to exit 52 then right onto Rt. 29 then second right into parking lot then immediately left to corner of lot.
Bring a waterproof plastic bag and water shoes or river sandals for paddling down the river.
Non-paddlers will hike with the paddlers to Seak Ford Landing and return to Bentonville Landing via Rt. 717, Tolliver Trail, Gap Trail or logging road, and the road marked private on the north side of the river. Note: We cannot get prior permission to use the private road. Shorter and longer options are available.
If you plan to participate, please get back to me with
the following information by Saturday, May 18 (negatives not necessary):
1. When and where are you meeting us?
6:45 AM at Centreville or
8:00 AM at Downriver Canoe Company
2. Are you hiking and paddling or just hiking?
3. If you are hiking and paddling, what type of boat do you prefer?
Kayak ($44 rental),
Canoe ($65 rental)
Bring your own kayak or canoe ($30 transportation fee)
Further info will be imparted after the final head count.
If you have any comments or questions, feel free to contact me.
Barry Winkelman
301-934-3944 (h)
301-367-7547 (c)
Barry Winkelman
| NAME | WHERE MEETING | BOAT |
| Barry | Centreville | kayak |
| Steve | Centreville | kayak |
| Joan | Downriver | kayak |
| Bob | Centreville | canoe |
| Lou | Centreville | kayak |
| Ray | Downriver | paddle only |
| Andre | Downriver | paddle only |
| David | Downriver | hike only |
| Pablo | Centreville | canoe |
| Jessica | ||
| Sandy | Centreville | kayak |