Events - Week View

Wayne McDaniel is coordinating a pickup trip on Upper Antietam Creek, Sunday April 14th. Meet at the takeout on Lappan Road (MD 68) (39.540, -77.712) just above Devil‘s Backbone Park at 12:30. Please contact Wayne if interested at macinmd1@gmail.com, 443 542 8779). The projected level is 3.7‘, good for this river section. The Boonsboro weather forecast is for a balmy mid 70s with no chance of rain. However, the water will still be cold (mid 50s) so please dress accordingly. The Upper Antietam doesn‘t have many good lunch spots so let‘s plan on eating before meeting at the takeout.

Two trips: Staircase, contact Mark Brenneman at mabrenneman@verizon.net. Rappahannock at Remington (Kellys Ford), contact Tim Tilson at hmslydia@msn.com.

“The Beaver Believers”. This evening we shift from high adventure to a fascinating twist on environmental protection (and for a change, an environmental film that is not a downer). It is the uplifting story story of five scientists and a hairdresser laser focused on restoring the North American beaver to our waters. In keeping with a growing tradition, we are honored to have the film’s director, Sarah Koenigsberg, to introduce and answer questions. Don’t miss it. As usual, this is a virtual show, so register now, while slots are available. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED This is a Zoom meeting. A link will be emailed to all who register an hour or so before the presentation starts, and posted on this page just before the meeting starts. Please insure that your email system does not block messages from CCA. Add mailer@mail2.clubexpress.com to your approved site, senders or contact list.

Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Seeking a TC for this Sat or Sun paddle. Less demanding than the Bloomington Release Please Contact Alf

BYOB- Bring Your Own Boat but Landlubbers welcome. Trash bags will be provided. We will have an Earth Day clean-up on Saturday, April 20, 2026 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, in and around Seneca Creek between River Road and Riley‘s Lock. If there are enough boats and weather permitting, we may have a boating group start at Berryville Road. We will be meeting at the Seneca Landing boat ramp. This will be both an on water and land-based clean-up. Persons with their own boats are encouraged to attend. Landlubbers will work in and around the picnic area and shoreline and perhaps along a short section of the Seneca Greenway trail. This is a designated clean-up with Montgomery Parks Earth Month program. Registration is Required

Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Intermediate Trip - Trip Coordinator, please contact Alf