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Sunday Paddle - Violettes Lock-GW Canal Loop

About this event

We will paddle the George Washington canal, a Class I-II trip. We will cross the Potomac to the GW canal on the Virginia side, run the canal, come back across the Potomac and return to Violettes Lock via the flat water C&amp;O canal. Total trip length is about three miles.<br /><br />We are meeting at the Violette&#39;s Lock parking lot (13948 Violettes Lock Rd, Poolesville MD) at 9:30. Please be prompt. Contact Ginny Quam at ginny.quam@gmail.com, if you are planning to join.<br /><br />PFDs are required for all; helmets are highly recommended, especially for kayakers. If you need safety equipment, please advise the trip coordinator. The predicted water level is 3.5’ on the Little Falls gauge. Water temperature will be in the mid 60’s. Please dress for the water temperature.

Date and Time

Sunday, October 3, 2021, 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Location

Violettes Lock
13948 Violettes Lock Road
Poolesville, MD  20874
USA

Event Contact(s)

Ginny Quam

Category

2-Trips-PN-Class I/II

Registration Info

Registration is not Required