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Sunday - C&O Canal - Swains Level - New Trip

Finding that the C&O Canal authorities have filled the canal up from Swains Lock, we'd like to try it out. None of us have done it yet. Meet at Pennyfield Parking - put into the Po (running at 4.4 ft) via Muddy Branch, paddle 3.5 miles to Swains, then return up the Canal. If we find it impassible (downed trees, deltas from micro creeks) we'll come up on to the towpath and get into the river again for an easy attain back to Muddy Branch.  WX: Sunny, High 42 degrees, Wind 10 mph, gusts to 20.   Please let Alf know you're coming. On Sunday, his cell is: 703 397-6882  This is a brand new trip, so there may be some surprises.
When:
Sunday, December 6, 2020, 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Where:
Pennyfield Lock
12100 Pennyfield Lock Road
Potomac, MD  20854

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Alford Cooley
703-442-7935 (p)
Category:
2-Trips-PN-Class I/II
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only